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is upset with vs get upset with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Is upset with' is used to describe someone's current state of being upset with someone or something. 'Get upset with' is used to describe the action of becoming upset with someone or something.

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is upset with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone's current state of being upset with someone or something.

This phrase is used to express that someone is currently feeling upset or angry towards a person or situation. It indicates a state of being upset.

Examples:

She is upset with her boss for not giving her a promotion.
He is upset with the way his friends treated him.
The customer is upset with the poor service at the restaurant.

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Now she is upset with me. She didn't said me anything directly yet but her behavior is saying a lot of things which are hurting. I don't want to spoil our friendship.
Chrissy Teigen Pregnant: Why Tyra Banks Is Upset With Her 'FABLife' Co-Star's Baby News. Tue, October 13, 2015 6:28pm EDT by alexcramer 5 Comments ...
Finebaum Call: Tammy is upset with Auburn. Auburn fan Tammy calls into Finebaum to let him know how hard she's taken their loss to LSU on Saturday.
Why Dennis Rodman Is Upset With Seth Rogen And The Interview image. Dennis Rodman doesn't believe the U.S. government. That's not such a surprising ...

Alternatives:

is angry with
is disappointed with
is frustrated with
is annoyed with
is displeased with

get upset with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the action of becoming upset with someone or something.

This phrase is used to describe the process of becoming upset or angry towards a person or situation. It indicates a change in emotional state.

Examples:

I always get upset with him when he doesn't listen to me.
She gets upset with her children when they misbehave.
They get upset with each other over small things.

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Oct 25, 2011 ... He upsets me / I get upset with him. Discussion in 'Spanish-English Grammar / Gramática Español-Inglés' started by loureed4, Oct 25, 2011.
He upsets me / I get upset with him - grammar. He's upset because.... - grammar. I am annoyed/upset that life is a puzzle · I am very sorry if I upset you
Don´t get me upset · get angry/get upset - grammar get upset over men... He upsets me / I get upset with him - grammar. I'm so upset that I won't get to see you
Yes, they are all fine, though number 2 you are more likely to say "I get upset with him very easily" but you can still say it the way you wrote.

Alternatives:

become upset with
grow upset with
become angry with
get angry at
get annoyed with

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