Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-out-of-someone's-hair
idiom
/ɡɛt ˈaʊt əv ˈsʌmwʌnz hɛr/
Definition
To stop bothering or annoying someone; to leave someone alone so they can do their work or enjoy their time.
Examples
- Every time I try to concentrate, the kids are making noise. I just need them to get out of my hair for a while.
- She told her brother to get out of her hair while she was studying for her exams.
- If you want to get your work done, you need to find a way to get out of your boss’s hair.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the idea of giving someone space by removing oneself from their vicinity or ceasing to interfere with their activities.
Synonyms
- leave someone alone
- give someone space
- stop bothering
