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Jemandem auf den Wecker gehen

To annoy or irritate someone, similar to 'getting on one's nerves', but sometimes implying a persistent, nagging annoyance

In German

Jemandem auf den Wecker gehen

YAY-man-dem ouf den VEK-ker GAY-en

Literal Translation

To go on someone's alarm clock

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone, similar to 'getting on one's nerves', but sometimes implying a persistent, nagging annoyance.

Equivalent:"To get on someone's nerves / to annoy someone"

Origin:The idiom compares the annoying sound of an alarm clock that won't stop to a person or thing that persistently bothers someone.

Example Sentences

1
Sein ständiges Summen geht mir auf den Wecker.
His constant humming is getting on my nerves.
2
Hör auf zu klopfen, du gehst mir auf den Wecker!
Stop tapping, you're getting on my nerves!

FAQ

How do you say "To annoy or irritate someone, similar to 'getting on one's nerves', but sometimes implying a persistent, nagging annoyance" in German?

"To annoy or irritate someone, similar to 'getting on one's nerves', but sometimes implying a persistent, nagging annoyance" in German is "Jemandem auf den Wecker gehen" (YAY-man-dem ouf den VEK-ker GAY-en). Example: Sein ständiges Summen geht mir auf den Wecker..

To deceive or mislead someone; to pull the wool over someone's eyes

Jemandem Sand in die Augen streuen

YAY-man-dem ZANT in dee OU-gen SHTROY-en

To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)

Einem geht die Pumpe

INE-em gayt dee PUM-pe

To be extremely scared or nervous, especially before a performance or difficult task. (Informal)

Einem geht die Düse

INE-em gayt dee DY-ze

To be extremely happy, blissful, or in a state of euphoria

Im siebten Himmel sein

Im ZEEB-ten HIM-mel zine