rubbing the wrong way
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1
as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
Those customers really rubbed their server the wrong way.
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2
as in infuriating
to make angry
The whole situation just rubbed him the wrong way and he began to shout.
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