get on someone's case

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

get on someone's case gets on someone's case getting on someone's case got on someone's case gotten on someone's case on someone's case be on someone's case on someone's back

Synonyms

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