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Get off one's back

Meaning:

If we tell someone to get off our back, we are telling that person to stop giving us trouble, or to stop criticising us. We will use this expression when a person is annoying us.

Example sentences:

1. Get off my back.
2. Why don't you get off my back?
3. Get off his back.

Example dialogue:

A: Why do you always leave you dirty dishes on the table?
B: I don't always do that.
A: Yes, you do. You should clean up more.
B: Get off my back, OK?

Practice:

Who do you want to tell to get off your back?

 

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