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January 21, 2021 Word of the Day

get a rise out of /ˈgɛt ə ˈraɪz ˈaʊt əv/ idiom
get a rise out of
/ˈgɛt ə ˈraɪz ˈaʊt əv/
idiom
The boy is trying to get a rise out of his sister.
The boy is trying to get a rise out of his sister.
Definition of GET A RISE OUT OF

: 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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