get a rise out of
Example Sentences
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But whether that’s a contributing factor or not, it does seem he’s getting more frantic to do whatever it takes to get a rise out of people.
From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2025
He even managed to get a rise out of mild-mannered Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, who recently kicked him out of the chamber for heckling.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
Rarely if ever does one get the sense that they’re engaging in shtick to get a rise out of theatergoers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
They attempt to get a rise out of strangers by putting them in awkward scenarios, the kind of unscripted comedy made famous by shows such as “Candid Camera.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2023
I’ve seen Snout pee on T. Ray’s boot and it not get a rise out of him.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
