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"get up on the wrong side of (the) bed"的定义和意义

to get up on the wrong side of (the) bed
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to start one's day with a bad mood, without any reason in particular

to [get] up on the wrong side of (the|) bed definition and meaning
HumorousHumorous
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "get up on the wrong side of bed" can be traced back to ancient Roman superstitions. Romans believed that getting out of bed on the left side brought bad luck or negative energy. This belief was rooted in the idea that the left side was associated with sinister or evil forces. The phrase can be used humorously or empathetically, acknowledging that everyone has off days or moments of irritability. It is commonly used to describe someone's general demeanor, suggesting that they seem to be in a bad mood or acting in an unusually irritable manner.

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He always seems to get up on the wrong side of bed and starts the day in a grumpy mood.
Lately, it seems like she is getting up on the wrong side of bed every morning, snapping at everyone around her.
I have a feeling he will get up on the wrong side of bed tomorrow, considering the stressful meeting he has scheduled.
Yesterday, she got up on the wrong side of the bed and was in a foul mood all day.
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