Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-a-rise-out-of-someone
idiom
/ɡɛt ə raɪz aʊt ʌv ˈsʌmˌwʌn/
Definition
To provoke a reaction or response from someone, often by teasing or annoying them.
Examples
- He always finds a way to get a rise out of her with his jokes.
- She enjoys trying to get a rise out of him by bringing up controversial topics.
- The prank was intended to get a rise out of the unsuspecting classmates.
Meaning
The phrase means to deliberately make someone react, often in a way that shows their frustration or anger, typically for amusement.
Synonyms
- Provoke
- Tease
- Agitate
- Irritate
