get at

verb8

1. •
   To manage to gain access to.

   • I have a lot of money in my trust fund. I just can't get at it.
2. •
   To mean, signify, imply.

   • I don't understand. What are you getting at?
3. •
   To attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.

   • He's a bit disheartened. The newspapers have been getting at him again.
   • My cat was badly injured after the neighbour's dog got at her.
4. •
   (UK, slang) To tease (someone).
5. •
   To understand or ascertain by investigation.

   • We need to get at the root cause of all this.
6. •
   To begin working on or dealing with.

   • Stop procrastinating on your work and get at it!
7. •
   To persuade by intimidation; to tamper with; to corrupt.

   • That was a ridiculous verdict. I think the jury was got at.
8. •
   (US, slang) To contact someone.

   • I've got some things to do for about an hour. After that, get at me.