Get under Meaning in English
expression
Definition
'Get under' means to move beneath something physically, or, in a figurative way, to deeply affect someone's feelings or thoughts.
Usage & Nuances
'Get under' is informal and often used in two ways: physically moving beneath something ('get under the table'), or emotionally ('get under your skin' means to deeply affect or annoy someone). In the emotional sense, it usually appears in phrases like 'get under someone’s skin.' Avoid using it in formal writing.
Example Sentences
Please get under the umbrella so you don't get wet.
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The cat likes to get under the blanket.
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He quickly got under the table when he heard thunder.
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Don’t let what she said get under your skin—she’s just jealous.
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Some songs just get under my skin and I can’t stop thinking about them.
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Even little things he does really get under my skin.
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