get a rise out of
idiom
informal
: to cause (someone) to react in an angry way : to make (someone) angry or upset
Ignore her. She's just trying to get a rise out of you.
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Several observers have questioned whether Trump is just trying to get a rise out of Democrats by discussing the possibility of a third term and have argued the party should not take the bait.
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Another video from the game shows the same heckler yelling to the Lakers' new star, Luka Doncic, trying to get a rise out of him as well.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Heavenly believes Phaedra knowingly brought Cheick on the trip to stir the pot and get a rise out of Apollo.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Making out with female friends to get a rise out of men was a fairly common occurrence, though.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Another video from the game shows the same heckler yelling to the Lakers' new star, Luka Doncic, trying to get a rise out of him as well.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Heavenly believes Phaedra knowingly brought Cheick on the trip to stir the pot and get a rise out of Apollo.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Making out with female friends to get a rise out of men was a fairly common occurrence, though.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get a rise out of
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“Get a rise out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20rise%20out%20of. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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