Why do we say don't make me angry?
When we have the verb "anger" which serves the same purpose.
Why can't we just say "Don't anger me"
Top answer
Both sentences are okay. As to why "Don't make me angry" seems more popular might be because we are focused on ourselves and how we feel. " At least it does to my ears.
- Both sentences are okay.
- As to why "Don't make me angry" seems more popular might be because we are focused on ourselves and how we feel.
- " At least it does to my ears.
- And when people are starting to get angry, they usually focus on themselves.
- That's my theory.
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Both sentences are okay. As to why "Don't make me angry" seems more popular might be because we are focused on ourselves and how we feel. Although both sentences say the same thing, "don't make me angry" seems to put more emphasis on "me." At least it does to my ears. And when people are starting to get angry, they usually focus on themselves.
That's my theory. You raised a good questio
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