Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-a-rise-out-of-someone
Phrase
/ɡɛt ə raɪz aʊt əv ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
To provoke or annoy someone, often for amusement or to elicit a reaction.
Examples
- He loves to get a rise out of someone by making silly comments during meetings.
- She tried to ignore him, but he just wanted to get a rise out of her with his jokes.
Meaning
This expression refers to the action of trying to make someone upset, angry, or flustered, typically as a form of teasing or playful behavior.
Synonyms
- Provoke
- Tease
- Annoy
- Agitate
- Incite
