be cross

Frequency: 8.520.0 per million words

to be in a state of anger or annoyance

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Examples (10)

  • I am cross with you for not tidying your room.
  • The teacher is cross because nobody has done their homework.
  • She was very cross when she found out her flight was cancelled.
  • He'll be cross if we are late for the meeting again.
  • Please don't be cross with me; I didn't mean to break it.
  • Why are you so cross this morning? You haven't said a word.
  • My father was cross at the mess the dog made.
  • We were all a bit cross about the sudden change of plans.
  • It's understandable that you are cross, but shouting won't help.
  • Try not to be cross for too long; life's too short to hold a grudge.