got 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. participlepastsimple past and past participle of get on someone's case
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“got on someone's case.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/got%20on%20someone's%20case. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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