gets a rise out of
Intentionally sparks anger
To get a rise out of someone is to provoke a reaction from them, usually by teasing, needling, or pushing their buttons: He keeps making those comments just to get a rise out of you.
The reaction sought is typically annoyance, anger, or visible irritation.
The phrase implies deliberate provocation—the person wants to see you flustered.
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- teaseMock playfully
- rileAnger through irritation
- provokeIncite a response
- get under skinAnnoy profoundly and persistently
poke fun at · irritate · goad · jest · antagonize · ruffle feathers · exasperate · taunt · annoy · razz · wind up · have on · take the mickey · mock · bait · egg on · incite · stir up