Get Off My Back Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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get off my back What does get off my back mean?	stop it; leave me alone; let me be
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tool What does "tool" mean?	person who is easily exploited

put a cap on (something) What does "put a cap on (something)" mean?	to put a limit on something	The university was forced to put a cap on the number of new students that they could accept.
cream of the crop What does "cream of the crop" mean?	the best	When our company hires new employees we always look for the cream of the crop.
empty vessels make the most noise What does "empty vessels make the most noise" mean?	people who are the least intelligent are often the loudest and talk the most	The man talked endlessly but he never knew much about what he was saying. He was a good example that empty vessels make the most noise.
square up to (someone or something) What does "square up to (someone or something)" mean?	to face someone or something bravely	The young man was forced to square up to the mistakes that he had made.
veg What does "veg" mean?	relax; take it easy; do very little
whole show What does "whole show" mean?	everything	Our new boss always tries to run the whole show.
Hit me with your best shot What does "Hit me with your best shot" mean?	If someone tells you to hit them with your best shot, they are telling you that no matter what you do it won't hurt them or make a difference to them.

be over What does "be over" mean?	be finished; end.	"I can't see you until around 4 o'clock. My meetingswon't be over until then."
put words in (someone`s) mouth What does "put words in (someone`s) mouth" mean?	to say/suggest something for someone else, to speak for someone else without his or her permission	The woman's husband always puts words in her mouth which makes her very angry.
prod What does "prod" mean?	remind somebody of something
Big girl's blouse What does "Big girl's blouse" mean?	A person who is very weak or fussy is a big girl's blouse.
look at what the cat dragged in What does "look at what the cat dragged in" mean?	idiom. see who just arrived (said in frustration or with sarcastic overtones)

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Get Off My Back Idiom