get under one's skin (verb)

1. The constant clicking sound of the dripping faucet in the house began to get under my skin, filling me with dread and fear.

2. Her relentless teasing and playful banter started to get under his skin, but he couldn't deny the blossoming feelings of love they brought along.

3. The supervillain's taunts and mocking laughter started to get under the superhero's skin, fueling his determination to defeat the villain and save the city.

4. The antagonist's manipulative actions and deceitful words began to get under the protagonist's skin, setting the stage for an intense conflict in the story.