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Hello. Could you answer my questions, please? Am I using "jump on me" correctly in this example: "Why are you forever jumping on me for such unimportant things? " Can we use "get on my case" instead?
Sep 9, 2025 8:39 AM
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Hello! Great examples — you’re using “jump on me” correctly ✅. 📌 Jump on (someone) = criticize, attack verbally, or react angrily. “Why are you always jumping on me for being late?” 📌 Get on my case = very similar meaning, but it’s more informal and American in style. “Stop getting on my case about homework!” So yes — you can say: “Why are you forever jumping on me for such unimportant things?” (slightly stronger, feels like a sudden attack) “Why are you always getting on my case about unimportant things?” (more casual, everyday speech). 👉 Quick tip: “Jump on me” = feels more intense. “Get on my case” = feels more conversational. ⚡ Homework: Try writing 2–3 sentences where you swap one phrase for the other and see how the feeling changes.
Sep 10, 2025 6:13 AM
"get(ting) on my case" sounds fine, an alternative would be "bothering me". "jump on me" sounds a little wierd.
Sep 9, 2025 9:20 PM
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