Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-off-someone's-back
idiom
ɡɛt ɒf ˈsʌmwʌnz bæk
Definition
To stop bothering or criticizing someone; to leave someone alone or give them space.
Examples
- “I wish you would just get off my back and let me handle this my way.”
- “She finally told her friend to get off her back about finding a job.”
- “The students asked the teacher to get off their backs about turning in the homework early.”
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone feels overwhelmed or annoyed by another person’s persistent interventions, complaints, or demands. It’s an informal expression that suggests a need for autonomy and relief from undue pressure.
Synonyms
- leave someone alone
- stop bothering
- give someone space
- stop harassing
