Got my goat

Posted by Christine on April 06, 2001

I know when one says, "That's really got my goat, they mean that they're angry. What I'm wondering is how this phrase originated? Could it be an obscure gambling reference where the loser had to begrudginly give up his goat? Or is it a farm term? Any help? Mr. Berg, I'm counting on you!:)

• Got my goat R. Berg 04/06/01
  • Got my goat christine 04/06/01
    • Got my goat Deborah 04/15/01
      • Got my goat christine 04/22/01
        • Got my goat R. Berg 04/25/01
          • Got my goat Israel Cohen 05/13/01