Got up on the Wrong Side of the Bed

Welcome to english in a minute.

Maybe you have heard this saying in American English:

GOT UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED.

Is there a right or wrong side of a bed?

What happens if you get up on the wrong side of the bed?

Let’s listen:

Wow, mike is in such a bad mood today!

Stay away from him.

You are right, He is so angry.

I bet he got up on the wrong side of the bed!

If you got up on the wrong side of the bed, it means you started the day in a bad way.

The saying comes from ancient Roman times.

The romans believed it was bad luck to put your left foot on the floor first, when getting out of bed.

Now you can use “Got up on the wrong side of the bed” in a conversation.

And that’s English in a minute.