k&k learn french 28 -
prendre la mouche
We're revisiting the animal kingdom in show 28, where we discover yet another expression all about getting annoyed : "prendre la mouche".
Literal translation
To take the fly
Explanation
To get pissed off for something small or nothing at all
English equivalent
To fly off the handle
To take offense
To get into a huff
French equivalent
Se vexer
Se fâcher
Se mettre en colère
Frog's phrase
L'autre jour, quand j'ai dit à Katia qu'elle ressemblait à Dolly Parton, elle a vraiment pris la mouche!
Translation
The other day, when I told Katia that she looked like Dolly Parton, she really flew off the handle!
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