Definition get under someone’s skin in British English

get under someone’s skin phrase

phrase

to make someone very annoyed or upset

Example

Ignore Justin: don't let him get under your skin.

Synonyms and related words

annoy provoke anger

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if someone gets under your skin, you are very attracted to them, especially in a sexual way

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on the pull arouse desire

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