There are numerous synonyms for the phrase "ruffles one's feathers." Some of the most frequently used include "gets under one's skin," "irks," "annoys," "bothers," "irritates," "aggravates," "exasperates," and "provokes." Other options include "pisses off," "rubbed one the wrong way," "puts one on edge," "grinds one's gears," "gets one's goat," "rattles one's cage," and "turns one's stomach." No matter which synonym one chooses, the meaning remains the same: something or someone has provoked a negative emotional response in the individual and caused them to feel upset or uncomfortable.
