get someone at it
The phrase is a British slang expression often used in informal settings to describe teasing or deceiving someone.
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Definition
C1Informal Communication
(slang, British)To deceive or trick someone into believing something false, often as a joke.
Example
- They told him the meeting was canceled, but they were just getting him at it.
B2Social Interaction
(slang, informal)To tease or make fun of someone, often in a playful manner.
Example
- She thought they were serious, but they were just getting her at it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get someone at it":
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