make sb cross

Frequency: 8.115.5 per million words

to cause someone to become angry

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Examples (10)

  • It really makes me cross to see people dropping litter in the street.
  • Please don't be late; you know it makes Dad cross.
  • The constant noise from the construction site is making the residents cross.
  • I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cross with my comment.
  • His irresponsible behaviour has made his parents extremely cross.
  • If you keep teasing the dog, you're going to make it cross.
  • Why does it make you so cross when I forget to turn off the lights?
  • She knew that failing the exam would make her teacher cross.
  • Losing the important file made the entire team cross.
  • Talking during the movie is one sure way to make me cross.