in high dudgeon

Idioms  

1. Furiously, resentfully, as in He stormed out in high dudgeon. This term is the only surviving use of the word dudgeon, whose origin has been lost. [c. 1600]

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Example Sentences

European leaders issued a joint statement External link in high dudgeon on Tuesday, insisting that “Greenland belongs to its people.”

From Barron's

European leaders issued a joint statement External link in high dudgeon on Tuesday, insisting that “Greenland belongs to its people.”

From Barron's

For it is a rare, brave soul who will stand up to a figure of authority in high dudgeon, a fact that Penelope now hoped to take advantage of.

From Literature

“I think painting is his true calling. Perhaps someday there will be an entire gallery at the British Museum devoted to his art. And Cassiopeia has a fierce sense of justice, don’t you agree? And the courage to stand up to figures of authority in high dudgeon. I would not be surprised if she sat on the bench someday.”

From Literature

“It appears that Lady Constance is in high dudgeon,” Miss Penelope Lumley thought to herself, as she stood just outside the doorway of the lady’s private parlor.

From Literature