We use this expression to say that something or somebody is really annoying.
You can use this phrase in ………… language.
Spoken
Written
Informal
Example 1
A: I wish my colleagues turn off their mobiles during meetings.
B: I couldn’t agree more. It gets on my nerves when people’s mobiles ring in meetings.
Example 2
A: Mike, what happened to your hair? You’ve got really short haircut.
B: Yes I know. It was really getting on my nerves. It was so itchy.
A: Anyway, you look far better without it.