Dialog 1 ruffle someone's feathers [ 人を怒らせる ]
| Yukio: | I asked for a cola but my waitress brought me coffee. |
| Angela: | Sounds like she couldn't understand your Japanese accent. |
| Yukio: | When I asked if they have soup or salad, she said, "Yes, we have a "super salad!" Argh! |
| Angela: | Don't let her ruffle your feathers. They were honest mistakes. |
Dialog 2 toe the line [ 規則にしたがう ]
| Angela: | It looks like we're going to have a different captain for our flight. |
| Yukio: | Really? What happened to Mr. Nakakubosujisato? |
| Angela: | On his last flight, he let a couple of flight attendants fly the plane for a little while. |
| Yukio: | Ooh, that's dangerous! Well, if you don't toe the line you'll be transferred or fired. |