Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.

His voice gets on my nerves.

The correct answer is: Irritates me.

Key Points

• The word "irritates" means to make someone annoyed or a little angry; causing discomfort or annoyance. (चिढ़ाना)
  • Example: The constant noise from the construction site irritates me every morning.
• The phrase "gets on my nerves" refers to something that annoys or bothers someone to a great extent. (चिढ़ाना)
  • Example: His habit of interrupting others during conversations really gets on my nerves.
• Hence, we can infer that "gets on my nerves" means "irritates me".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Makes me ill (मुझे बीमार कर देता है): Causes a feeling of sickness or discomfort.
  • Example: The sight of blood makes me ill.
• Pierces my eardrums (कान के पर्दे को छेदना): Produces a very loud or sharp noise that is painful to hear.
  • Example: The high-pitched sound of the alarm pierces my eardrums.
• Makes me sad (मुझे दुखी करता है): Causes a feeling of sorrow or unhappiness.
  • Example: Watching a heartbreaking movie often makes me sad.