Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-a-rise-out-of-someone
idiom
ɡɛt ə raɪz aʊt əv ˈsʌmwʌn
Definition
To provoke a reaction or response from someone, often by teasing or irritating them.
Examples
- She loves to get a rise out of him by teasing him about his cooking skills.
- His sarcastic comments were just a way to get a rise out of her.
Meaning
This phrase means to intentionally upset or annoy someone in order to elicit a strong emotional response, such as anger or laughter.
Synonyms
- provoke
- irritate
- tease
- annoy
