How to Pronounce "get off your back"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
GET-awf-yer-BAK
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-awf-yer-BAK
UK
GET-of-yaw-BAK
Listen in Context
Can you get off my back about the homework?
I wish my boss would get off my back.
Please get off my back and let me decide.
If you want me to work better, just get off my back.