| Idiom | Mad as a Wet Hen |
|---|---|
| Example | When Tess realized that her brother had eaten all the cookies, she was as mad as a wet hen. |
| Meaning | very upset; extremely angry; ready to fight |
| Origin | It doesn't really bother hens much when they get wet. This early 19th century expression probably resulted from a mistake or someone's imagination. It is not a barnyard reality. |
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