Cerca
to get at
[phrase form: get]
01
danno
to cause irritation or annoyance to someone
Transitive: to get at sb
Example
Her persistent questions about my personal life really get at me.
The constant noise from the construction site next door really gets at me.
His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during meetings gets at everyone in the room.
02
cogliere, comprendere
to reach an understanding of something through questioning, investigation, or analysis
Transitive: to get at sth
Example
I ca n't quite get at what the author is trying to say in this book.
We need to get at the truth of the matter to resolve this dispute.
To solve the puzzle, you need to get at the hidden clues.
03
raggiungere
to be able to have access to or reach something
Transitive: to get at sth
Example
He could n't get at his email because he forgot the password.
I need to get at that old book on the top shelf.
The key to the safe was lost, so they could n't get at the valuable documents inside.
04
corrompere, sottobrandire
to try to bribe or corrupt someone in power
Transitive: to get at someone in power
Example
Corrupt officials often get at law enforcement agencies to avoid prosecution.
The company executives tried to get at the politicians by offering bribes for favorable legislation.
The investigation revealed that some individuals had been trying to get at the judge involved in the case.
05
contattare, raggiungere
to contact or reach someone, especially when this is difficult or requires some effort
Transitive: to get at sb
Example
If you ca n't reach me by email, try to get at me through my office phone.
It 's important to get at the client as soon as possible to discuss the changes to the project.
I 've been trying to get at my old friend from college, but his phone number has changed.
06
criticare in modo indiretto, fare riferimento a
to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner
Transitive: to get at someone's shortcoming or mistake
Example
The critics did n't hesitate to get at the flaws in the movie.
He started to get at his opponent 's weaknesses during the debate.
He did n't appreciate the way his colleagues were getting at his work ethics during the meeting.
Esempio
Her persistent questions about my personal life really get at me.
The constant noise from the construction site next door really gets at me.
His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during meetings gets at everyone in the room.
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