Get Someone’s Goat

The video explains the idiom 'get someone's goat', which means to irritate or annoy someone. Initially, there's a humorous misunderstanding about owning a goat. The phrase's origin is traced back to early 20th-century horse racing, where goats were used to calm horses. Removing a goat would upset the horse, leading to poor performance. The video concludes with a humorous exchange about playing with a goat.

What was the initial misunderstanding about the phrase 'get someone's goat'?

• Someone thought it was about feeding a goat.

• Someone thought it was about winning a race.

• Someone thought it meant to calm down.

• Someone thought a goat was stolen.

What does the phrase 'get someone's goat' actually mean?

• To take care of a goat.

• To win a race.

• To annoy or irritate someone.

• To calm someone down.

In which context did the phrase 'get someone's goat' originate?

• In a fishing context.

• In a farming context.

• In a horse racing context.

• In a cooking context.

Why were goats placed with race horses according to the explanation?

• To calm the horses down.

• To feed the horses.

• To make the horses run faster.

• To entertain the horses.

What would happen if a goat was removed from a horse's stable?

• The horse would become calm.

• The horse would perform better.

• The horse would become irritated.

• The horse would fall asleep.