Examples taken from
Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
He
was angry at/with her for staying
out so late.
I
was angry at/with him for forgetting
my birthday.
We use ABOUT or OVER when we are angry about/over a situation, and not the
person and/or his actions.
Examples taken from
Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary
She
is still angry about/over the way
she has been treated.
Students
are angry about/over the increase in
tuition.
What
is she so angry about?
In American English,
“mad at” and “mad about” are sometimes used instead of “angry with” and “angry
about.”
I
am mad at (angry with) you.
I
am mad about (angry about/over) the
tuition fee increase.
However, “mad about + person” is an expression that means love.
Example: “I’m mad about you.”
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