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Definition of on (one's) last nerve

on (one's) last nerve

adverb

  • in a way that annoys. Usually used in the expression "get on (one's) last nerve."
    Please stop whining. You're really getting on my last nerve.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         

    Citation from "Stan Knows Best", American Dad (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2005) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 03 2011.

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Other terms relating to 'last':

Definitions include: of poor quality, displeasing.
Definitions include: appearing last in some list, but not because it's the least important item on the list.
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Definitions include: a compliment given in exchange for a compliment.
Definitions include: a general insult.

Other terms relating to 'nerve':

Definitions include: to annoy, pester, bother.
Definitions include: audacity.
Definitions include: a great amount of composure under stress.
Definitions include: having a great amount of composure under stress.

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Definitions include: See on (one's) plate.
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Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic.
Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event.
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Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of".
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