Cob On
What does it mean?
Quick summary: A common phrase meaning to be in a sulk or annoyed mood.
If someone has got the cob on, they are sulking, touchy, or quietly annoyed about something.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
It is negative, but often used lightly or teasingly.
When do you use it?
Use it when someone is in a mood after an argument, a joke, or a small disappointment.
Examples
Example 1: He had the cob on all evening after she teased him.
Example 2: Do not worry, she will get over it. She has just got the cob on.
Question for you
What usually puts someone you know in a cob-on mood?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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