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Victoria
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?
9 сент. 2025 г., 8:39
Ответы · 4
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.
10 сент. 2025 г., 6:13
"get(ting) on my case" sounds fine, an alternative would be "bothering me".
"jump on me" sounds a little wierd.
9 сент. 2025 г., 21:20
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