put sb.'s nose out of joint 〈口〉 1. 挤掉某人，取代某人；夺去某人的恋人 She keeps an eye on her boyfriend for fear someone else should put her nose out of joint. 她密切注意男朋友的行动，生怕让人抢了去。 2. 使某人心烦意乱；扰乱某人的计划；毁灭某人的希望 It puts his nose out of joint to see others being successful. 看见别人成功他心烦意乱。