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Meaning of get off someone's back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To cease pestering or criticizing someone; to leave someone alone.

ambitransitive, informal

Examples

“Nothing gets an overly inquisitive auntie or an uncle with unpalatable political views off your back like⟳ a Boxing Day fixture.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

get off someone's case get off the ground get off the mark get off the nut get off with get on

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