Grammar fix
get on someone's nerves
irritate someone
To annoy someone, especially through repeated noise or behaviour.
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The constant tapping is really getting on my nerves.
My little brother gets on my nerves when he keeps borrowing my things without asking, but we usually laugh about it later.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: That noise is getting in my nerves.
Say: That noise is getting on my nerves.
The fixed preposition is 'on', not 'in'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Annoy someone a lot
How strongIrritatingUnbearable
get on someone's nervesYou're here · Repeated noise or behaviour irritates someone.
do your head inMainly British: something feels intensely frustrating or mentally exhausting.drive someone madSomething causes intense irritation or frustration.