“Got Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed” 🤨
Definition
Got up on the wrong side of the bed – beginning the day in a foul mood, seemingly for no apparent reason.
Related Expressions
- Woke up on the wrong side of the bed
- In a bad mood
- Out of sorts
- Grumpy morning
Synonyms
- Cranky dawn
- Moody morning
- Morning grump
Antonyms
- Woke up on the right side of the bed
- Good mood morning
- Sunshine and rainbows
Humorous Quote
“I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, and boy, you should see that poor bed now!” — Unknown
Proverbs
- Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. — Benjamin Franklin
- A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book. — Irish Proverb
Historical Reference
This cliché dates back to the superstitions of the early ages, where “left” sides and directions were often associated with bad luck. The Romans believed that getting out of bed on the left side was bad luck. Talk about waking up on the wrong foot!
Suggested Literature, Songs, and Movies
- Book: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst
- Song: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! – for those who clearly got up on the right side of the bed!
- Movie: Groundhog Day (1993) – because sometimes, it feels like waking up grumpy is a never-ending loop.
Quirky Quiz Time
### What does "got up on the wrong side of the bed" imply?
- [x] Being in a bad mood with no obvious reason
- [ ] Creating a mess in the bedroom
- [ ] Falling off the bed during sleep
- [ ] Swapping sides with someone else in bed
> **Explanation:** The phrase implies being in a bad mood with no apparent cause. It's as if waking up on the "wrong side" has jinxed the entire day.
### Which other word means a grumpy morning?
- [ ] Happy dawn
- [x] Moody morning
- [ ] Sunshine day
- [ ] Golden rise
> **Explanation:** A "Moody morning" is another term for waking up grumpy. "Happy dawn"? Definitely not!
### True or False: The phrase was influenced by ancient superstitions.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True. The phrase is rooted in the superstitions associated with the left side being unlucky in ancient cultures.
May today’s wrong side of the bed become tomorrow’s right side, turning every grumpy morning into an opportunity for a joyful new beginning.
Stay witty and wise, W. T. Wittywords
Published Date: 2023-10-01
