English / idiom
Set My Teeth on Edge
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To cause intense irritation, severe annoyance, or physical grating discomfort.
In context
01
The sound of metal scraping against concrete invariably sets my teeth on edge.
02
His incessant boasting about unearned wealth really sets my teeth on edge every time he speaks.
Synonyms
grate on nerves,irritate immensely,cause excruciating annoyance
Antonyms
soothe one's senses,calm the nerves,bring peace of mind
Collocations
harsh noise sets teeth on edge,attitude sets teeth on edge,enough to set teeth on edge