Her brother is always on her case about the clothes she wears.
Get off my case! I'm working as hard as I can!
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
case — 1 /keIs/ noun 1 EXAMPLE (C) an example of a particular situation, problem etc: In some cases, it is necessary to operate. (+ of): an extreme case of anorexia | case in point (=a clear example of a situation, problem etc that you are discussing or … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
case — case1 [ keıs ] noun *** ▸ 1 example/instance ▸ 2 situation affecting something ▸ 3 legal matter for court ▸ 4 reasons for/against something ▸ 5 situation/person ▸ 6 container/cover ▸ 7 in language ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count an example or instance of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
case — I UK [keɪs] / US noun Word forms case : singular case plural cases *** 1) [countable] an example or instance of something case of: a serious case of nerves a) an instance of a disease case of: a bad case of food poisoning b) a person with a… … English dictionary
case — case1 caseless, adj. caselessly, adv. /kays/, n. 1. an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment. 2. the actual state of things: That is not the case. 3. a question or problem… … Universalium
case — case1 noun 1》 an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring: a case of mistaken identity. ↘the situation affecting or relating to a particular person or thing: I ll make an exception in your case. ↘an incident… … English new terms dictionary
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