Get a rise out of somebody
verb
To intentionally annoy someone for fun.
John likes to tease his sister to get a rise out of her.
Often appears as...
- get a quick rise out of somebody
- love to get a rise out of somebody
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To induce a reaction or response from someone.
The professor asked provocative questions to get a rise out of his students.
Often appears as...
- get a big rise out of somebody
- get a rise out of somebody by doing something
verb
To intentionally annoy someone for fun.
John likes to tease his sister to get a rise out of her.
Often appears as...
- get a quick rise out of somebody
- love to get a rise out of somebody
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To induce a reaction or response from someone.
The professor asked provocative questions to get a rise out of his students.
Often appears as...
- get a big rise out of somebody
- get a rise out of somebody by doing something
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Matters
This use often implies playful or mischievous intent rather than a desire to truly upset someone.
He'd make silly jokes just to get a rise out of her.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
Typically used in informal settings among friends or family, not in professional environments.
At family gatherings, Uncle Roy tries to get a rise out of everyone with his pranks.
Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Annoyance
The reaction sought is usually mild annoyance, so the phrase is not used for serious provocation.
My brother would always eat with his mouth open to get a rise out of me.
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Matters
This use often implies playful or mischievous intent rather than a desire to truly upset someone.
He'd make silly jokes just to get a rise out of her.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
Typically used in informal settings among friends or family, not in professional environments.
At family gatherings, Uncle Roy tries to get a rise out of everyone with his pranks.
Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Annoyance
The reaction sought is usually mild annoyance, so the phrase is not used for serious provocation.
My brother would always eat with his mouth open to get a rise out of me.
Pro Tip 1/3Intent Matters
This use often implies playful or mischievous intent rather than a desire to truly upset someone.
He'd make silly jokes just to get a rise out of her.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
Typically used in informal settings among friends or family, not in professional environments.
At family gatherings, Uncle Roy tries to get a rise out of everyone with his pranks.
Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Annoyance
The reaction sought is usually mild annoyance, so the phrase is not used for serious provocation.
My brother would always eat with his mouth open to get a rise out of me.
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