get a rise out of

Idioms  

1. Elicit an angry or irritated reaction, as in His teasing always got a rise out of her. This expression alludes to the angler's dropping a fly in a likely spot in the hope that a fish will rise to this bait.

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Example Sentences

When we would show the movie, the scene would always get a rise out of people.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, a five-hour-long televised memorial service was held for Charlie Kirk, the late hatemonger whose “debate me” platform was designed to get a rise out of his ideological opponents and energize his growing conservative following.

From Salon

He even managed to get a rise out of mild-mannered Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, who recently kicked him out of the chamber for heckling.

From BBC

But even though President Trump didn't manage to get a rise out of the South African president, that does not mean his efforts over more than an hour were in vain; they certainly were not.

From BBC

Rarely if ever does one get the sense that they’re engaging in shtick to get a rise out of theatergoers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• annoy
• arouse
• displease
• excite
• gall
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• irk
• irritate
• kindle
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• rile
• stimulate
• whet