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grate on someone Definition


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grate1
verb grated, grating
    1. To cut (eg vegetables or cheese) into shreds by rubbing them against a rough or perforated surface.
      Thesaurus: shred, mince, granulate, grind, pulverize.
    tr & intr
    2. To make, or cause something to make, a harsh grinding sound by rubbing.
      Thesaurus: grind, rasp, rub, scrape, scratch, creak.
Etymology: 15c: from French grater to scrape.

Phrasal Verb: grate on someone
    To irritate or annoy them.


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