Get off your back Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk

GET-awf-yer-BAK

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk

GET-of-yaw-BAK

Definition

To stop bothering, criticizing, or pressuring someone. Used to ask someone to leave you alone or stop giving unwanted advice.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; often said in frustration or annoyance. Usually directed at someone who is nagging, criticizing, or giving too much advice. Common in phrases like 'get off my back!'. Not to be used in formal settings.

• Spanish: dejar de molestarte - dejarte en paz
• Portuguese (BR): parar de te encher - parar de te incomodar
• Portuguese (PT): deixar-te em paz - parar de chatear
• Chinese (Simplified): 别烦你 - 别缠着你
• Chinese (Traditional): 別煩你 - 別纏著你
• Hindi: परेशान करना बंद करो - तंग करना छोड़ दो
• Arabic: توقف عن إزعاجك - دعك وشأنك
• Bengali: পিছনে পড়ে থাকা বন্ধ করা - বিরক্ত করা বন্ধ করা
• Russian: отстать - перестать приставать
• Japanese: うるさくするのをやめる - しつこく言うのをやめる
• Vietnamese: đừng làm phiền nữa - thôi càu nhàu
• Korean: 잔소리 그만해 - 귀찮게 하지 마
• Turkish: yakamdan düşmek - peşimi bırakmak
• Urdu: پیچھے پڑنا چھوڑ دو - تنگ کرنا چھوڑ دو
• Indonesian: berhenti mengganggu - berhenti cerewet

Example Sentences

Can you get off my back about the homework?

basic

I wish my boss would get off my back.

basic

Please get off my back and let me decide.

basic

If you want me to work better, just get off my back.

natural

I’m trying my best! Stop yelling and get off my back.

natural

She won’t get off my back about eating vegetables.

natural