Meaning
To be in a bad mood for no clear reason, which affects one's whole day.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in casual conversation to diffuse tension. Often used to explain why a child or coworker is being difficult.
Use it to be kind
Use this phrase to excuse someone's behavior rather than attacking them for it.
Meaning
To be in a bad mood for no clear reason, which affects one's whole day.
Use it to be kind
Use this phrase to excuse someone's behavior rather than attacking them for it.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
She is so grumpy today; she must have ______ on the wrong side of the bed.
The idiom is 'get up on the wrong side of the bed'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesShe is so grumpy today; she must have ______ on the wrong side of the bed.
The idiom is 'get up on the wrong side of the bed'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it's a great way to apologize for being grumpy.
Related Phrases
In a bad mood
synonymFeeling unhappy or angry.
Grumpy
synonymBad-tempered.
