angry

Get one’s goat.

This idiom or expression means:

Annoying people.
Making people angry.

If that’s an attempt to get my goat, well, you’ve succeeded!!

History: 
The most likely explanation for the origin of this slang has to do with horse racing. It had been a common practice to put a companion animal, mostly a goat, in the stall with a restless racehorse, which was meant to help calm the horse. Obviously, if someone managed to steal the goat before the race, it irritated the owner because it could result in the horse losing the race!!!

Have a chip on one’s shoulder.

This idiom or expression is about:

Looking for a fight.
Being in a fighting mood.

When someone says “He has a chip on his shoulder,” they mean something like “He thinks he’s better than anybody,” or ”He’d love to get into a fight,” or “He’s angry.”

Seeing red.

This idiom or expression means:

Being very angry.

A. You think I could as him for a raise?
B. Not a good time!! His wife has just left him, and he’s only seeing red these days.

Go off the deep end. Jump off the deep end.

This idiom or expression has to do with:

Losing one’s mind.
Becoming irrational.
Losing touch with reality.
Acting in an angry manner.

A. I know I haven’t known her long, but I love her. We wanna get married and go traveling.
B. Well, I’m happy for you, but use your head! Don’t be going off the deep end!!

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