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get on someone's nerves
USUK
to annoy someone, especially by doing something again and again
Used for small, repeated annoyances. 'Someone's' changes: my nerves, her nerves.
In context
My roommate's loud phone calls are really starting to get on my nerves.
That song was fun at first, but now it gets on everyone's nerves.
Common mistake
Incorrect: It gets on my nerve.
Correct: It gets on my nerves.
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