Meaning:
To irritate or annoy someone.
Examples:
He really gets my goat when he makes fun of me like that.
When people throw rubbish on the street it really gets my goat.
Does anyone in your office get your goat?
Example Dialogue:
A: What's the matter? You look angry!
B: Yes, I am a little.
A: Why?
B: George promised me the report would be finished by 3pm today.
A: Is he late again?
B: Yes, it really gets my goat when he does that.
Practice:
Has someone ever got your goat? Explain the situation.
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