/es-TAR de MA-la U-va/
To be in a foul mood, with a bad attitude and difficult character. The 'mala uva' (bad grape) is Spain's metaphor for concentrated bad temper — concentrated and sour.
Example
"He's been in a foul mood since they told him off."
"Don't talk to her today — she's in a terrible mood."
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/es-TAR de MA-la U-va/
To be in a foul mood, with a bad attitude and difficult character. The 'mala uva' (bad grape) is Spain's metaphor for concentrated bad temper — concentrated and sour.
Example
"He's been in a foul mood since they told him off."
"Don't talk to her today — she's in a terrible mood."
Word family
Regional synonyms: