To put their back up

Batman · #1 (permalink) Mon Mar 08, 2004 20:28 pm *To put their back up*

Test No. incompl/advan-68 "Back Again", question 10

He's one of those irritating people who manages within a few minutes of meeting someone to ......... their back up.

(a) shift
(b) put
(c) place
(d) turn

Test No. incompl/advan-68 "Back Again", answer 10

He's one of those irritating people who manages within a few minutes of meeting someone to put their back up.

Correct answer: (b) put

Hello! I don't understand it! .... to put their back up ....

Batman Wink

Alan · #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 09, 2004 9:16 am *Put someone's back up*

Hi Batman,

This means to upset/irritate/annoy someone.

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Ceo Neeraj · #3 (permalink) Sat Jun 06, 2009 14:24 pm *To put their back up*

Hi Alan,

I think TURN THEIR BACK UP also suits the situation. Does'nt it?? HELP!!!

Alan · #4 (permalink) Sat Jun 06, 2009 20:09 pm *To put their back up*

Hi Ceo,

I'm afraid that doesn't work. Possibly you are thinking of the expression: 'turn your back on someone', which suggests that you ignore someone or take no notice of someone.

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