Get on somebody’s wick

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phrase

To annoy or irritate someone.

His constant complaining is starting to get on my wick.
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Often appears as...

  • start to get on my wick
  • really get on my wick

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Very Informal

Used mostly in casual conversation, not in professional or formal settings.

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I'd never say this at work, but his lateness is starting to get on my wick.
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British Slang

This phrase is British slang, so it might not be understood outside the UK.

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When I studied in the US, nobody understood when I said 'get on my wick.'
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Frustration Level

Suggests a growing level of irritation, not just a one-time annoyance.

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He's been humming the same tune all day, and it's really starting to get on my wick.
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