tick sb off
Ⅰ tick sb off UK INFORMAL (SPEAK SEVERELY) — phrasal verb with tick /tɪk/ verb ► F0 to speak severely to and criticize someone who has done something wrong: » I had to tick him off for being late again.Thesaurus+: ↑Chastising and rebuking
Ⅱ tick sb off US INFORMAL (ANNOY) — phrasal verb with tick /tɪk/ verb ► F0 to annoy someone: » It really ticks me off when she doesn't keep her promises.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing feelings of anger and displeasure |