Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Getting on My Wick

Quick summary: A British idiom meaning something or someone is really annoying you.

What does it mean?

Getting on my wick means something or someone is really annoying or irritating me, to the point I'm losing patience.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative. It's a clear complaint about ongoing annoyance.

When do you use it?

Use it when a repeated behaviour or situation has been irritating you for a while.

Examples

Example 1: That dripping tap is really getting on my wick.

Example 2: His constant complaining is getting on my wick.

Question for you

What's currently getting on your wick?

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