put someone's nose out of joint

相關詞: nose

成語

Definition

  1. To offend or upset someone, typically because they feel slighted or overlooked, often due to someone else's gain or success.

    • Her nose was really put out of joint when she found out she hadn't been chosen as team captain.

    • His nose was put out of joint seeing his colleague win the award.

    • His nose was put out of joint when the boss didn't take his suggestion.