get at

verb

  1. 1

    cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

    Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me

    It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

  2. 2

    reach or gain access to

    How does one access the attic in this house?

    I cannot get to the T.V. antenna, even if I climb on the roof

  3. 3

    influence by corruption

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