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get off back

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get someone off your back (informal)
to stop someone trying to force you to do something, or to stop someone criticizing you. I had to sell my house to get the creditors off my back.
See also: back

get off someone's back (informal)

get someone off your back - to stop someone trying to force you to do something, or to stop someone criticizing you. Can't you just get off his back and let him rest for a while?
See also: back


get someone off your back
to rid yourself of someone who is annoying you. I was willing to do almost anything to get her off my back.
Opposite of: on your back. Related vocabulary: get off someone's case
See also: back


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