"être sur les nerfs" meaning in French

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Verb

IPA: /ɛ.tʁə syʁ le nɛʁf/, /e.tʁə syʁ le nɛʁf/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-être sur les nerfs.wav
Head templates: {{fr-verb}} être sur les nerfs
  1. (figuratively, informal) to be on edge (to be very tense and irritated) Tags: figuratively, informal Synonyms: être à cran, être sur les dents Related terms: taper sur les nerfs
    Sense id: en-être_sur_les_nerfs-fr-verb-oUcvFCTu Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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