get at

US /ɡet æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
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1.

to reach or gain access to something

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The cat tried to get at the bird in the cage.
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It's hard to get at the truth when everyone is lying.
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accessreachobtainacquireuncover
2.

to imply or suggest something; to mean something

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What are you trying to get at?
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I don't understand what he's getting at with all these vague statements.
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implysuggesthintallude toinsinuate
3.

to annoy or criticize someone repeatedly

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Why are you always getting at me?
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His boss keeps getting at him about his punctuality.
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annoycriticizeharassnagbadger
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getget onget inget on withget toget intoget by