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up in the collar
 

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Term: Up in the Collar

Part of Speech: Idiom

Senses:

  1. Popular Sense:
    • Definition: To become angry or irritable, especially in a sudden or exaggerated manner.
    • Example Sentence: Sarah's father was up in the collar when he found out she had borrowed his car without permission.
  2. Local Sense:
    • Definition: To engage in strenuous physical activity, causing one to sweat profusely.
    • Example Sentence: The team was up in the collar during their intense training session in preparation for the championship.

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