English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but you keep pressing my buttons" Mean?
Learn what "but you keep pressing my buttons" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Complain
But you keep pressing my buttons.
This means the speaker is annoyed because the other person keeps provoking them.
From Mafia Lord'S Son Has Secret Love For His Stepmom, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying the other person keeps pushing their limits or provoking them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments or tense personal conversations. It is informal and can sound hostile if said aggressively.
Better ways to say it
1
But you keep pressing my buttons.
2
You're pushing my buttons.
3
You're getting under my skin.
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