getting on someone's case

A form of get on someone's case — To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of get on someone's case
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APA

getting on someone's case. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/getting%20on%20someone's%20case

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“getting on someone's case.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/getting%20on%20someone's%20case. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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