Get somebody’s goat

Pro Tip 1/3

The phrase 'get somebody’s goat' often expresses strong irritation or frustration.

When you leave dirty dishes out, it really gets my goat.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Get somebody’s goat' is informal, best used with friends or in casual settings, not formal or professional situations.

During our games, my brother's boasting always gets my goat.

Pro Tip 3/3

This idiom is used in English-speaking countries and might be confusing to non-English speakers without explanation.

If I say my noisy neighbor gets my goat, people from other countries might not understand at first.