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get at

ge·tat

uncommon

verb

1.

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”
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2.
3.

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”

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