getting one's goat

phrase

present participle of get one's goat
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as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts It really gets my goat when people invade my personal space.

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“Getting one's goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20one%27s%20goat. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.

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