Get On (someone`s) Nerves Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Get On (someone`s) Nerves Idiom mean?

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

get on (someone`s) nerves What does get on (someone`s) nerves mean?	to irritate someone	The woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves.
	Some Random Idioms
yoke around someone's neck What does "yoke around someone's neck" mean?	a burden for someone	The complaints from the apartment manager were a yoke around our neck for several weeks.

put in a good word for (someone) What does "put in a good word for (someone)" mean?	to say something in support of someone	I put in a good word for my friend when I was meeting with my boss and supervisor.
a fine-toothed/tooth comb What does "a fine-toothed/tooth comb" mean?	a very careful check of something	We went over the apartment with a fine-toothed comb but I could not find my watch.
dead duck What does "dead duck" mean?	someone in a hopeless situation or condition	The man is a dead duck. When the police catch him he will have to go to jail.
in earnest What does "in earnest" mean?	sincerely	The young woman has been looking for a job in earnest since she graduated.
free and easy What does "free and easy" mean?	informal	The man's attitude toward his work is free and easy.
let the cat out of the bag What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?	to tell something that is supposed to be a secret	The teacher let the cat out of the bag when she began talking about the plans for the new school.

American Idioms and Expressions

Get On (someone`s) Nerves Idiom