American Idioms and Expressions

Get Out Of My Face Idiom

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get out of my face
What does get out of my face mean?
do not argue with me; make room; make space

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What does "a shot in the arm" mean?
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What does "look after (someone)" mean?
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What does "burn the candle at both ends" mean?
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What does "get into the act" mean?
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What does "hot car" mean?
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What does "scope" mean?
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