| 释义 |
on (or off) someone's case informal Continually (or no longer) criticizing or harassing someone: teachers, you know, get on your case...- He took a while to win his first tournament and, after a lot of second places, the critics were on his case, implying he was a disappointment.
- I would like to take the time to thank two people who kept getting on my case to continue this story when I had just about given up from lack of motivation.
- So, don't get on my case for enjoying my lifestyle, and I won't criticize you on your reading material.
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