gall and wormwood



gall and wormwood

Strong feelings of bitterness and resentment. ("Gall" is bile and "wormwood" is a bitter plant.) Ever since I lost the election for school president, I only feel gall and wormwood when I think of my unworthy opponent.
See also: and, gall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alec
Dervila-Irish
Martha['mɑ:θə]
Khadiga-Arabic (Egyptian)
GwenaËLgwen-a-EL (French)French, Breton
Jamila-Arabic