get a rise out of
To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He likes to get a rise out of his younger sister.”
“The comedian told a controversial joke just to get a rise out of the audience.”
“The journalist asked several provocative questions, clearly hoping to get a rise out of the politician during the live debate.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
Last updated August 10, 2026