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Get under someone's skin

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To irritate someone. idiomatic

    "[T]his Bolshevist stuff gets under my skin. I've got a home and a family here. I started in to work when I was thirteen, and all I've got I've made and saved right here."

  2. 2
    To make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings, especially when such an effect is not expected or wanted. idiomatic

    "Some TV shows get under your skin with lovable characters or subtle writing."

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