How is the phrase действовать на нервы translated from Russian to English

Раздражать кого-то неприятным звуком.

To annoy someone with an unpleasant sound.

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English translation
Set one's teeth on edge

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  • Этот скрип действует мне на нервы. That squeak sets my teeth on edge.

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How is “действовать на нервы” translated from Russian?
“действовать на нервы” translates into English as “Set one's teeth on edge”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “действовать на нервы” mean?
Meaning of “действовать на нервы”: Раздражать кого-то неприятным звуком. In English — “Set one's teeth on edge”.
What part of speech is “действовать на нервы”?
“действовать на нервы” is a phrase.
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