get a rise out of
idiom
informal
: to cause (someone) to react in an angry way : to make (someone) angry or upset
Ignore her. She's just trying to get a rise out of you.
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White House officials and sources close to the administration have largely avoided suggesting Trump is serious about serving another term, describing it as a way to troll critics and get a rise out of Democrats and the media.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Rogan, Musk and West are likely using the word to get a rise out of people and draw more eyes to their content, Benton said.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Kohli during the Australian tour was essentially anchored to the back page of the tabloids resorting to great lengths to get a rise out of the Indian fans.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
While artificial intelligence, algorithmic trading and other automation tools may help stifle some of the emotional influence in markets at times — and stoke the flames at others — new highs and breathtaking declines still get a rise out of investors’ emotions.
—Bret Kenwell, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Rogan, Musk and West are likely using the word to get a rise out of people and draw more eyes to their content, Benton said.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Kohli during the Australian tour was essentially anchored to the back page of the tabloids resorting to great lengths to get a rise out of the Indian fans.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
While artificial intelligence, algorithmic trading and other automation tools may help stifle some of the emotional influence in markets at times — and stoke the flames at others — new highs and breathtaking declines still get a rise out of investors’ emotions.
—Bret Kenwell, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Get a rise out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20rise%20out%20of. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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