(informal) To do specific things to anger someone (less commonly, sexually arouse or otherwise elicit a strong reaction), especially intentionally or maliciously.

plural of apple of someone's eye

To frustrate a person's efforts or designs; to undercut, to render helpless.

(idiomatic) To convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.

Used to express gratitude. (Compare bless you, God bless you.)

(idiomatic) From before one was born or old enough to be aware of the world. / (idiomatic) At a stage in one's life, development, etc. that seems premature.

(idiomatic) To unease, cause discomfort to someone.

Alternative form of push someone's buttons

(slang, vulgar) to seriously irritate or nag someone. / (slang, vulgar) to tease or ridicule someone; to take the piss out of someone.

(slang, vulgar) To seriously irritate or nag someone. / (slang, vulgar) To tease or ridicule someone, usually playfully; to take the piss out of someone.