How to Pronounce "keep off your back"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒf/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-awf-your-back
UK
KEEP-off-yaw-back
Listen in Context
I told my brother to keep off your back and let you study.
The teacher asked the students to keep off your back during the test.
Your parents just want you to do well—they are not trying to keep off your back.
If you want your boss to keep off your back, finish your reports on time.