#13: “Madder Than a Wet Hen”

Ever seen a soaking wet chicken? Probably not—and trust me, you don’t want to. A drenched hen is a flustered, furious sight, and that’s exactly where the phrase “madder than a wet hen” comes from. Back in the day, farmers would douse hens in water to try to shock them into laying eggs again.

A strategy that did little for egg production but plenty for ruffling feathers. The result? One seriously angry bird. So when someone is beyond livid, stomping around and fuming, they’re not just mad—they’re madder than a wet hen, and you might want to steer clear!