get under someone's skin
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get under someone's skin
verb gets under someone's skin · getting under someone's skin · got under someone's skin · gotten under someone's skin · get underneath someone's skin
- To irritate someone. [T]his Bolshevist stuff gets under my skin. I've got a home and a family here. I started in to work when I was thirteen, and all I've got I've made and saved right here.
- To make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings, especially when such an effect is not expected or wanted. Some TV shows get under your skin with lovable characters or subtle writing.
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verb irritate
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