Get off it Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

GET-awf-it or GIT-awf-it

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɪt

get-OFF-it

Definition

An informal expression telling someone to stop saying something you think is not true, exaggerated, or annoying. It can also mean 'stop it' or 'come on' when you don't believe what the other person is saying.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mainly used in speech, especially when you're annoyed or skeptical. Common when responding to exaggerations or unbelievable stories. Similar to 'come on', but more dismissive. Avoid in formal or polite situations.

• Spanish: déjalo ya - no digas tonterías
• Portuguese (BR): ah, para com isso - deixa disso
• Portuguese (PT): vá lá - deixa-te disso
• Chinese (Simplified): 别说了 - 得了吧
• Chinese (Traditional): 別說了 - 得了吧
• Hindi: छोड़ो ना - रहने दो
• Arabic: كفى هذا - كفى مزاحاً
• Bengali: থাক এবার - এত বলো না
• Russian: перестань - брось это
• Japanese: もうやめてよ - いい加減にして
• Vietnamese: thôi đi - ngừng nói nữa
• Korean: 그만해 - 됐어
• Turkish: hadi ama - bırak şu işi
• Urdu: چھوڑو یہ بات - بس کرو
• Indonesian: sudahlah - sudah, berhenti bicara

Example Sentences

Oh, get off it—you know you didn't finish your homework!

basic

Get off it, Tom, nobody runs that fast.

basic

Come on, get off it, you can't be serious!

basic

Seriously, get off it—I don't believe a word you're saying.

natural

Oh, get off it! You're just trying to make me jealous.

natural

Get off it already—we all know you made that story up.

natural