Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tell someone where to get off
idiomatic expression
/tɛl ˈsʌmwʌn wɛr tə ɡɛt ɔf/
Definition
To inform someone in a direct or rude manner that they should stop bothering or annoying you.
Examples
- After his constant interruptions, she finally decided to tell him where to get off.
- Jack told his coworker where to get off when he crossed the line with his comments.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone expresses their frustration or annoyance, essentially telling another person that they have reached their limit of tolerance.
Synonyms
- Give someone a piece of your mind
- Shut someone down
- Put someone in their place
