get your goat
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: get someone's goat
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To irritate someone.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “get your goat” mean?
To irritate someone.
Is “get your goat” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.