Angry with him VERSUS annoyed with him

[Chelsea]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #18 "Common English Idioms", question 7

Bobs mom jumped down his throat when she saw his report card from school.

(a) was thrilled with him
(b) was annoyed with him
(c) was angry with him
(d) was happy for him

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #18 "Common English Idioms", answer 7

Bobs mom was angry with him when she saw his report card from school.

Correct answer: (c) was angry with him

Your answer was: incorrect
Bobs mom was annoyed with him when she saw his report card from school.
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hi dear teacher,

can you explain to me why annoyed is not right?

thanks
Chelsea

[Alan]

Hi,

Jump down someone's throat is an expression expressing great anger. Annoyed is really only irritated and is not strong enough in meaning for this expression.

Alan
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[Tom]

I think it should be Bob's mother.

Tom

[Torsten]

Exactly Tom. Seems like there is a bug in our software, we'll put it right. Thanks for your support.
Torsten
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