Very Informalphrase
stare sulle scatole
to get on someone's nerves, to be annoying to someone
Literal Translation
"to stand on someone's boxes"
Formal Equivalent
essere antipatico, risultare fastidioso
Examples in Context
"Quel tipo mi sta sulle scatole."
"That guy gets on my nerves."
"Le sto sulle scatole e non so perché."
"She can't stand me and I don't know why."
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Cultural Note
'Scatole' here is a euphemism. The expression describes a persistent, ongoing dislike for someone rather than a momentary annoyance. It implies the person's mere presence is irritating.
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