Get one’s goat; Get someone’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!
Compare to:
Pushing someone’s buttons.
Having 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.
Going 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 want to get married and go traveling.
B. Well, I’m happy for you, but use your head! Don’t be going off the deep end!
Also:
Jumping off the deep end.
