get on someone's case
Criticize someone repeatedly
To get on someone's case is to criticize, nag, or pressure them persistently: My mom's been getting on my case about finding a job.
The phrase suggests unwanted scrutiny or repeated complaints directed at a specific person.
To get off someone's case is to stop bothering them: Get off my case, I'll do it later.
- chideRebuke mildly
- nagPester repeatedly
- scoldRebuke harshly
- badgerNag persistently
- nitpickFind petty faults
micromanage · annoyance · hound · on one's back · overstep · rebuke · admonish · call out · meddle · harass · pester · pick on · interference · hassle · berate · lay into · needle · critique
get on someone's casepraise
Expression of approval
compliment · commend · pat on the back · applaud · encourage
get on someone's caseget off someone's back
Stop criticizing persistently
back off · lay off · cut someone some slack · give someone a break · leave alone
get on someone's caseignore
Refuse to notice
look the other way · turn a blind eye · mind one's own business · pay no mind · let slide