get on somebody's case

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To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.

"His boss was always getting on his case about his standards of dress, even though he worked well and seldom left the back room."

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Nearby phrases: get off one's high horse, get off the ground, get off with, get on somebody's nerves, get on someone's wick, get one's act together

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