get on the wrong side of (someone)



get on the wrong side of (someone)

To be or become displeasing to someone; to do something that provokes someone's anger, contempt, or dismissal. Be sure not to get on the wrong side of the superintendent— she's a powerful woman in the school district. I'm afraid I may have gotten on the wrong side of your friend with my off-color remarks.
See also: get, of, on, side, wrong

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nadya (2)-Arabic
Patriziopah-TREE-tsyoItalian
Gottlob-German
Martinho-Portuguese
Walherich-Ancient Germanic
Tedore-Georgian