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upset with silly vs upset by silly

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Upset with silly' is used when someone is upset because of something silly, while 'upset by silly' is used when someone is upset due to the silliness of something. They are not directly comparable as they convey slightly different meanings.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 530 views

upset with silly

This phrase is correct and can be used when someone is upset because of something silly.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is upset due to the presence or occurrence of something silly.
  • Nov 30, 2011 ... Don't get upset with silly comments..... you have got to really think about what just happened and how did it get this way.... REALLY. Like(0).
  • Mar 12, 2009 ... I had to slap myself again for being upset with silly travel woes. I had to catch an earlier bus than I planned on to leave El Bolson, which ruined ...
  • Sep 6, 2015 ... I got a little upset with silly American Christopher following his Player girlfriend, Sarah Alopay across the world, but it did make for a great twist ...

upset by silly

This phrase is correct and can be used when someone is upset due to the silliness of something.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is upset because of the silliness of a particular thing or situation.
  • Apr 6, 2015 ... or get upset by silly things like a photographer, or if someone has written something nasty that's upset me, I just think, 'Worse things happen at ...
  • Apr 6, 2015 ... or get upset by silly things like a photographer, or if someone has written something nasty that's upset me, I just think, 'Worse things happen at ...
  • Apr 6, 2015 ... or get upset by silly things like a photographer, or if someone has written something nasty that's upset me, I just think, 'Worse things happen at ...
  • Apr 6, 2015 ... or get upset by silly things like a photographer, or if someone has written something nasty that's upset me, I just think, 'Worse things happen at ...

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