get at

verbs

reach or gain access to
"How does one access the attic in this house?"; "I cannot get to the T.V. antenna, even if I climb on the roof"
access, get at
influence by corruption
get at
is a type of (narrower)
have and exert influence or effect
"The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
act upon, influence, work
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex