Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-on-someone's-nerves
idiom
/ɡɛt ɒn ˈsʌmwʌnz nɜrvz/
Definition
To annoy or irritate someone.
Examples
- Her constant chatter really gets on my nerves.
- It gets on my nerves when people chew loudly.
- Driving in heavy traffic can get on anyone’s nerves.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone does something that bothers another person, usually repeatedly, causing them to feel frustrated.
Synonyms
- irritate
- annoy
- vex
- provoke
