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to get at
[phrase form: get]
01
to cause irritation or annoyance to someone
02
to reach an understanding of something through questioning, investigation, or analysis
03
to be able to have access to or reach something
04
to try to bribe or corrupt someone in power
05
to contact or reach someone, especially when this is difficult or requires some effort
06
to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner
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.
Corrupt officials often get at law enforcement agencies to avoid prosecution.
He couldn't get at his email because he forgot the password.
