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Meaning of get someone's goat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

get someone's goat

Pronunciation:/ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡəʊt//ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡoʊt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To annoy or infuriate someone.

    Example: It really gets my goat when inconsiderate people drop litter in public.

    Synonyms:get someone's nannyget someone's nanny-goatgive someone the shits