Learn English – Difference between “cross with you” and “angry with you”

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Can anyone tell me what the difference is between 'I'm cross with you' and 'I'm angry with you'?

I have the feeling that being cross with someone (by the way, can you be cross 'at'? or is one always cross 'with'?) is more used in Britain than in the US. Is that correct?

Best Answer

Cross is similar to angry, only less intense. It is used to express anger at minor matters.

You left the cream out all night. Now I'm cross with you.

vs.

She left me for another man. I was so angry with her I wanted to scream.