push someone's buttons

成語所屬單字button

push someone's buttons — 慣用語

1. to do or say things that make someone feel a strong reaction, especially anger o

1.慣用語
釋義

故意惹怒;激起情緒反應

to do or say things that make someone feel a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance, often deliberately.

例句

Carlos knows exactly how to push his sister's buttons during long car rides.

The reporter's questions clearly pushed the mayor's buttons.