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rub someone the wrong way in German

rub someone the wrong way in German is jmdn. ein Dorn im Auge sein, jmdn. gegen den Strich gehen, jmdn. über die Hutschnur gehen.

rub someone the wrong way in German

jmdn. ein Dorn im Auge sein
verb
(idiomatic, transitive) To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.
jmdn. gegen den Strich gehen
verb
(idiomatic, transitive) To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.
jmdn. über die Hutschnur gehen
verb
(idiomatic, transitive) To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.
jucken
verb
(idiomatic, transitive) To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.
kratzen
verb
(idiomatic, transitive) To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.
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What is "rub someone the wrong way" in German?

"rub someone the wrong way" in German is jmdn. ein Dorn im Auge sein, jmdn. gegen den Strich gehen, jmdn. über die Hutschnur gehen.

Are there other ways to say "rub someone the wrong way" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "rub someone the wrong way": jmdn. ein Dorn im Auge sein, jmdn. gegen den Strich gehen, jmdn. über die Hutschnur gehen, jucken, kratzen.

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