What does the idiom don't get your hackles up mean?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

"Getting one's hackles up" is a reference to animals that, in an effort to make themselves appear larger and more menacing, they will raise the hair on the back of their neck and down their back to serve as a visual warning to their apponent that the situation is reaching the flash point.

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∙ 13y ago

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What does don't get your hackles up mean?

don't get angry or irritated

What the idiom on the up and up mean?

It means things are trustworthy.

What does the idiom slip up mean?

To make a mistake

What is the idiom on the block mean?

About to be sold, or given up.

What does the idiom turn your nose up mean?

say no to it

What does it mean when a dog's hair is sticking up?

I would say they are being aggressive or scared.

What does the idiom Put a sock in it mean?

It means shut up!

What does this idiom mean Butter your mom up?

flatter her to get something

What does the idiom hang on mean?

To keep struggling and not give up.

What does the idiom turned up mean?

he suddenly turned up (to appear, emarge)

What does th idiom to beef up mean?

to make something stronger ,,

What is the raised hair on dogs back known as?

The hairs on the neck and back that stand up when a dog is showing aggression are called "hackles."