chafe inwardly
Example Sentences
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The truth now would only arouse bitter thoughts of revenge in the heart of Boreland, who must chafe inwardly at his helplessness.
From Where the Sun Swings North by Willoughby, Barrett
Two more days passed away after a similar quiet fashion, and then Mr. Deedes began to chafe inwardly at the small progress he was making.
From The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 6, June, 1891 by Wood, Charles W.
The elder ladies seem uneasy that the affair is not going on as speedily as they had fancied; my aunt, who is of an impatient temper, must chafe inwardly not a little.
From Without Dogma by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
