“Hot under the collar”
Definition
Angry or embarrassed.
Examples
Examples
“He got hot under the collar during the debate.”
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He got _____ during the debate.Compare with the original example
He got hot under the collar during the debate.
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- What does "Hot under the collar" mean?
- "Hot under the collar" means angry or embarrassed.
- How do you use "Hot under the collar" in a sentence?
- Example: "He got hot under the collar during the debate."
- Should I interpret "Hot under the collar" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.