set one's teeth on edgeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

set one's teeth on edge (三人称単数 現在形 sets one's teeth on edge, 現在分詞 setting one's teeth on edge, 過去形および過去分詞形 set one's teeth on edge)

1. To irritate or strike as unpleasant.

   I can't stand his squeaky voice. It always sets my teeth on edge.

2. To cause a disagreeable tingling sensation in one's teeth, as when acids are brought into contact with them.
   • 1631, [Francis Bacon], “8. Century.”, in Sylua Syluarum: Or A Naturall Historie. In Ten Centuries. […], 3rd edition, London: […] VVilliam Rawley; [p]rinted by J[ohn] H[aviland] for William Lee […], OCLC 1044372886:

     For sounds, we see that the grating of a law, or any very harsh noise, will set the teeth on edge, and make all the body shiver