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UK//ɡɛt ɒf miː//US//ɡɛt ɔf mi//

Meaning of Get off me

A demand to someone to stop touching you.

In simple words: Stop touching me.

Get off me in a sentence

  • He shouted, 'Get off me!' when she wouldn't stop poking him.
  • During the wrestling match, he yelled, 'Get off me!' as his opponent held him down.
  • She pushed him away and said, 'Get off me, I need some space!'

How to use Get off me

Used when someone is physically touching you and you want them to stop. More appropriate in casual situations, can sound rude if used formally.

Grammar pattern

get off + object

Memory hint

Think of someone impatiently asking someone to remove their hands — 'Get off me!'

Related words

Collocations with Get off me

  • get off my back
  • get off the ground
  • get off the phone

Synonyms for Get off me

  • leave me alone
  • stop touching me
  • remove your hands

Opposites of Get off me

  • get closer to me
  • approach me

Common mistakes with Get off me

  • Saying 'get off of me' instead of 'get off me'.
  • Using with non-physical contexts.
  • Confusing with 'get away from me'.

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Frequently asked questions about Get off me

What does Get off me mean?

Stop touching me.

What is the definition of Get off me?

A demand to someone to stop touching you.

How do you use Get off me in a sentence?

He shouted, 'Get off me!' when she wouldn't stop poking him.

Can you give another example of Get off me?

During the wrestling match, he yelled, 'Get off me!' as his opponent held him down.

What are synonyms for Get off me?

Common alternatives include leave me alone, stop touching me, remove your hands.

What is the opposite of Get off me?

Opposite meanings include get closer to me, approach me.

What words go with Get off me?

It commonly pairs with get off my back, get off the ground, get off the phone.

What are common mistakes when using Get off me?

Saying 'get off of me' instead of 'get off me'. Using with non-physical contexts. Confusing with 'get away from me'.

How do you pronounce Get off me?

US: //ɡɛt ɔf mi//, UK: //ɡɛt ɒf miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Get off me formal or informal?

"Get off me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Get off me?

Used when someone is physically touching you and you want them to stop. More appropriate in casual situations, can sound rude if used formally.