Oh, bother.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brown expresses mild annoyance or resignation in a simple phrase.
- In plain terms
- He is slightly annoyed or tired of a situation.
- What can you take from it?
- Use short phrases to show mild frustration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What usually makes you say this?
- How do you handle small annoyances?
Another view
It lacks specific context for the annoyance.
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