"who put a quarter in you" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Suggesting the insertion of a coin into a machine such as a jukebox. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} who put a quarter in you
  1. (Canada, US, colloquial) Who upset you, or caused you to behave in a certain way? criticizing somebody perceived as making an unreasonable or negative remark Tags: Canada, US, colloquial Related terms: piss in someone's cornflakes
    Sense id: en-who_put_a_quarter_in_you-en-phrase-mGVKinAg Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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