to bother or irritate you deeply · to annoy you intensely
Ever had someone or something just annoy you so much that it feels like it's burrowed right into your brain? 🤯 That's exactly what 'get under your skin' describes! It's when something really, really bothers you, beyond simple irritation. Maybe it's a repetitive sound, a persistent habit, or even a person's constant negativity. It's not just a passing annoyance; it sticks with you! 😫
💡 **Pro Tip!** This idiom implies a deep, often lingering sense of irritation or annoyance. It's stronger than 'it bothers me' or 'it annoys me a little'. It can also refer to something that makes you feel uneasy or uncomfortable, like a creepy movie scene. Remember to use 'your' (or 'my', 'his', 'her', etc.) to specify whose skin it's getting under! 😉
When would you most appropriately use 'get under your skin'? A. When you're mildly annoyed by a slow internet connection. B. When you're calmly discussing a minor disagreement with a friend. C. When a catchy song you dislike is stuck in your head all day, and you can't stop humming it.