brass off
Originating from British service slang, 'brass off' means to irritate or upset someone, with its use dating back to at least 1925.
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Definition
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(informal, British)To irritate or exasperate someone.
Example
- His constant complaints really brassed me off.
- She was brassed off by the rude service at the restaurant.
B2General
(informal, British)To make someone angry or upset.
Example
- The delay in the flight brassed off many passengers.
- He was brassed off when he found out about the changes to the project.
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