phrasal verb

Get at

Letter GInseparable

Get at

Criticise

Meanings

  • Criticise (inseparable, International English)
  • Mean (inseparable, International English)
  • Be able to reach, find, access (inseparable, International English)
  • Use threats, payments, bribes, etc, to affect someone's testimony or decision (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • His boss is always GETTING AT him for arriving late.
  • What do you think she's GETTING AT? I've no idea what she wants.
  • The gangsters GOT AT the jury, who found them not guilty of all charges despite the evidence presented in court.

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