Keep off your back Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
KEEP-awf-your-back
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
KEEP-off-yaw-back
Definition
To stop bothering, pressuring, or annoying you; to leave you alone.
Usage & Nuances
This is a slightly informal, idiomatic expression often used when someone is being nagged, pressured, or bothered. 'Keep someone off your back' means to prevent someone from annoying you. Common in casual speech.
Spanish: alejarse de tu espalda - dejar de molestartePortuguese (BR): parar de encher o seu saco - deixar em pazPortuguese (PT): deixar de chatear-te - não te incomodarChinese (Simplified): 别再缠着你 - 不再烦你Chinese (Traditional): 別再纏著你 - 不再煩你Hindi: तंग करना बंद करनाArabic: يكف عن مضايقتك - يتركك وشأنكBengali: পেছনে লাগা বন্ধ রাখা - বিরক্ত করা থেকে বিরত রাখাRussian: отстать - оставить в покоеJapanese: しつこくしない - 放っておくVietnamese: ngừng làm phiền - để ai đó yênKorean: 귀찮게 하지 않다 - 내버려 두다Turkish: rahat bırakmak - peşini bırakmakUrdu: پیچھے پڑنا چھوڑ دینا - تنگ کرنا بند کرناIndonesian: tidak mengganggu - membiarkan seseorang sendiri
Example Sentences
I told my brother to keep off your back and let you study.
basic
The teacher asked the students to keep off your back during the test.
basic
Your parents just want you to do well—they are not trying to keep off your back.
basic
If you want your boss to keep off your back, finish your reports on time.
natural
I need some space—please keep off your back for a while.
natural
He finally agreed to keep off your back about the messy room.
natural