"one's back is up" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Audio: En-au-one's back is up.ogg
Etymology: From the way a cat, when angry, raises or arches its back. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} one's back is up
  1. (idiomatic) One is offended or angry. Tags: idiomatic Related terms: get one's back up
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          "text": "And I want you to be nice to Patty. For some reason her back is up.",
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          "text": "Now my back is up. “Yes, the witch,” I hiss.",
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