to get at
[phrase form: get]
01
irritera, reta
to cause irritation or annoyance to someone
Transitive: to get at sb
Exempel
The buzzing mosquito in the room is getting at me; I ca n't concentrate.
Myggan som surrar i rummet börjar irritera mig; jag kan inte koncentrera mig.
02
förstå, fatta
to reach an understanding of something through questioning, investigation, or analysis
Transitive: to get at sth
Exempel
We need to get at the truth of the matter to resolve this dispute.
Vi måste komma till sanningen i frågan för att lösa denna tvist.
03
komma åt, nå
to be able to have access to or reach something
Transitive: to get at sth
Exempel
He could n't get at his email because he forgot the password.
Han kunde inte komma åt sin e-post eftersom han glömde lösenordet.
04
muta, korrumpera
to try to bribe or corrupt someone in power
Transitive: to get at someone in power
Exempel
Corruption scandals can tarnish reputations when it 's discovered that individuals tried to get at those in power.
Korruptionsskandaler kan fläcka rykten när det upptäcks att individer försökt påverka de som har makten.
05
nå, kontakta
to contact or reach someone, especially when this is difficult or requires some effort
Transitive: to get at sb
Exempel
It 's important to get at the client as soon as possible to discuss the changes to the project.
Det är viktigt att nå kunden så snart som möjligt för att diskutera förändringarna i projektet.
06
kritisera, angripa indirekt
to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner
Transitive: to get at someone's shortcoming or mistake
Exempel
He did n't appreciate the way his colleagues were getting at his work ethics during the meeting.
Han uppskattade inte hur hans kollegor hånade hans arbetsetik under mötet.
