Like a bear with a sore head meaning
What does the saying 'Like a bear with a sore head' mean?
Idiom: Like a bear with a sore head
Meaning:
If someone's like a bear with a sore head, they complain a lot and are unhappy about something.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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