get on at
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To scold, to criticize, to complain directly to.
Examples
She did keep getting on at him a lot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get on at” mean?
To scold, to criticize, to complain directly to.
Is “get on at” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.