set one's teeth
Example Sentences
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It was a noise that set one’s teeth on edge and bristled the hair at the back of one’s neck.
From "1984" by George Orwell
"It does set one's teeth on edge," agreed the chevalier.
From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis
Five different shades of red on the same hat are enough to set one's teeth on edge.
From The Little Colonel at Boarding-School by Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows)
What one wants is something to set one's teeth in.
From A Writer's Recollections — Volume 2 by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
The tone of the Assistant Commissioner’s remarks had been sour enough to set one’s teeth on edge.
From The Secret Agent a Simple Tale by Conrad, Joseph
