When something is getting to you B1
Something small has been quietly wearing you down. You finally admit it to a friend.
get to B2 — upset or affect someoneI try not to let the comments get to me, but some days they do.
perk up — become more cheerfulShe really perked up once her mates arrived.
get down — make someone sadA: You seem a bit quiet today. Everything okay?
B: Yeah, just the exam results got me down.
Over coffee
Ella: You've been quiet all morning. Everything okay?
Tom: Honestly, all the criticism at work is starting to get to me.
Ella: I can tell it's really getting you down.
Tom: Yeah. Talking about it has actually made me perk up a bit, though.
On the walk home
Nina: Don't take this the wrong way, but you seem a bit flat lately.
Raj: The constant noise from upstairs is really getting to me.
Nina: I get that. Shall we grab a bite? It might perk you up.
Raj: Go on then. I could do with something to lift the mood.