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This cold weather is realy getting to me. Could someone please explain this sentence. Thanks

MountainHiker · Accepted Answer

This cold weather is really getting to me.

It simply means that you have had enough of the cold weather and want warm weather.

When something "gets to you", it means that it "bothers you". It is slang or colloquial.

She gets to me. (She bothers me.)

I am not sure how else to explain it. There is no pure logic to it.

Hope that helps.

Salam1101 · Answer

Thank you MountainHiker
Your explanation is very clear.
I have another sentence for you if it is not a problem.
I wish I hadn't painted the wall green.
I wish I hadn't painted the wall in green.
Are they both correct?
Thanks

MountainHiker · Answer

Hi Salam1101,

1)

I wish I hadn't painted the wall green.

2)

I wish I hadn't painted the wall in green.

1) is definitely okay. That is how I would naturally say it.

2) sounds very familiar to my ear. So if I had to guess, I would say it is okay.

As a check, I used Google and use the following search terms:

paint "wall in white"

(be sure to quote the "wall in white", so you have 2 search terms...1) paint 2) "wall in white")

I used "white" because it is a more common color. I got several hits. You can change the color white to blue and other colors. While Google hits are not a definitive way of telling if something is correct or not, it can certainly let you know of something is in common usage. I think you're okay here.

Hope that helps.

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