avoir les boules

to be upset

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to be upset Informal expression meaning to feel angry, frustrated, or anxious, depending on the context. The related expression « avoir la boule au ventre » specifically means to feel anxious or have a knot in one's stomach.
FR: Je vais avoir les boules si je rate le concert.
EN: I'm going to be really upset if I miss the concert.