Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence.
His voice gets on my nerves.
makes me sad
Incorrect Answerirritates me
Correct Answermakes me ill
Incorrect Answerpierces my eardrums
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
To get on (one's) nerves:
To irritate, grate on, or exasperate someone.
Ex. Nothing personal, but your voice is really getting on my nerves.
Option B is hence the correct answer.
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By: Brijesh Kumar