get on top of somebody
get on top of (one)
To overwhelm one to a point of despair or powerlessness. If you don't do your homework now, it will get on top of you later. I don't know what I'm going to do—the credit card bills have just gotten on top of me.
See also: get, of, on, top
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get on ˈtop of somebody
(of a problem, too much work, etc.) make somebody feel very worried or depressed: She’s letting things get on top of her at work.See also: get, of, on, somebody, top
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- don't get me wrong
- don't bet on it
- all in (one's) head
- don't bother me
- Don't bother me!
- (someone's) secret is safe with (one)
- don't give up the ship
- don't beat a dead horse
- don't cry before you are hurt