Francophonie· medium
la moutarde me monte au nez
“the mustard is rising to my nose”
Meaning
I'm getting angry
Explanation
This expression means to lose one's temper or become increasingly frustrated.
Example
Après ses commentaires répétés, la moutarde m'est montée au nez.
After his repeated comments, I lost my temper.
Origin
From the 17th century (originally 'la moutarde me/lui entre au nez'). Based on the sharp, irritating sensation of mustard hitting your nose, compared to the physical heat that rises with anger.
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