Get off my case

phrase

Stop criticizing or annoying me.

I wish my parents would get off my case about my grades.
Visual representation of "get off my case" - Stop criticizing or annoying me

Often appears as...

  • get off my case about
  • don't get on my case

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

Stop criticizing or annoying me.

I wish my parents would get off my case about my grades.
Visual representation of "get off my case" - Stop criticizing or annoying me

Often appears as...

  • get off my case about
  • don't get on my case

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "get off my case"
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Informal

Use it with friends or in casual settings, not in formal situations like job interviews.

Illustration for Informal
If my roommate asks again, I'll say, 'Could you get off my case? I'll clean up later.'
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Frustration

Shows irritation or exasperation with the person's continued attention or nagging.

Illustration for Frustration
After my brother's third reminder, I snapped, 'Get off my case! I heard you the first time.'
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Seeking Autonomy

Implies a desire to make decisions without others' interference or guidance.

Illustration for Seeking Autonomy
She told her friend, 'I'll handle my problems, so just get off my case, please.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal

Use it with friends or in casual settings, not in formal situations like job interviews.

Illustration for Informal
If my roommate asks again, I'll say, 'Could you get off my case? I'll clean up later.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Frustration

Shows irritation or exasperation with the person's continued attention or nagging.

Illustration for Frustration
After my brother's third reminder, I snapped, 'Get off my case! I heard you the first time.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seeking Autonomy

Implies a desire to make decisions without others' interference or guidance.

Illustration for Seeking Autonomy
She told her friend, 'I'll handle my problems, so just get off my case, please.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal

Use it with friends or in casual settings, not in formal situations like job interviews.

Illustration for Informal
If my roommate asks again, I'll say, 'Could you get off my case? I'll clean up later.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Frustration

Shows irritation or exasperation with the person's continued attention or nagging.

Illustration for Frustration
After my brother's third reminder, I snapped, 'Get off my case! I heard you the first time.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seeking Autonomy

Implies a desire to make decisions without others' interference or guidance.

Illustration for Seeking Autonomy
She told her friend, 'I'll handle my problems, so just get off my case, please.'
Visual representation of the word "Get off my case"

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