What do it means “be cross” at this pharse?
The phrasal verb: “to be cross with” means “to be angry with” = “to be angry at” = “to be upset with” = “to be mad with” = “to be mad at”
For example: She was cross with him. = She was angry with him.
And in the command form:
Please don’t be cross. = Please don’t be mad.
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“Cross” in the phrase “be cross” means “annoyed.” It seems that “to be cross with” is a set phrase, and the meaning of this phrase can be understood by the words included in it. In a narrow sense, it is not a phrasal verb.
“Cross” is an adjective. It means “a little bit angry”, and “cross” and “angry” are not completely interchangeable.
“I was cross when the train was late and I missed an important meeting.”
The above sentence is from the lesson Dariomarins refers to.
Everyone does not get angry when the train is late.
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Be cross means to be angry or frustrated.