- get under someone's skin
- get under someone's skinFig. to bother or irritate someone. •
John is so annoying. He really gets under my skin.
•I know he's bothersome, but don't let him get under your skin.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
get under someone's skin
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skin — ► NOUN 1) the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. 2) the skin of a dead animal used as material for clothing or other items. 3) the peel or outer layer of a fruit or vegetable. 4) an outer… … English terms dictionary
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