Get in somebody’s hair
verb
To annoy or bother someone excessively.
Stop asking me so many questions, you are getting in my hair!
Often appears as...
- don't get in my hair
- stop getting in my hair
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To interfere with someone or something, causing disruption.
The constant interruptions from my neighbors are really getting in my hair.
Often appears as...
- stop getting in my hair
- their comments are getting in my hair
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To annoy or bother someone excessively.
Stop asking me so many questions, you are getting in my hair!
Often appears as...
- don't get in my hair
- stop getting in my hair
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To interfere with someone or something, causing disruption.
The constant interruptions from my neighbors are really getting in my hair.
Often appears as...
- stop getting in my hair
- their comments are getting in my hair
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Usage
Use 'get in my hair' in casual, everyday conversation, not in formal settings.
When my little brother follows me around, he's really getting in my hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
'Get in my hair' doesn't mean to touch someone's hair, but to bother them consistently.
Can you please do your homework without me? You're getting in my hair.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Conveys frustration or irritation more than anger, used in less serious complaints.
I'm trying to work, and your loud music is getting in my hair.
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