Tell somebody where to get off/where they can get off
phrase
To strongly tell someone to stop doing something annoying or to stop interfering.
She kept giving me unwanted advice, so I finally told her where to get off.
Often appears as...
- he told her where to get off
- told him plainly where to get off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To strongly tell someone to stop doing something annoying or to stop interfering.
She kept giving me unwanted advice, so I finally told her where to get off.
Often appears as...
- he told her where to get off
- told him plainly where to get off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Assertiveness
Use the phrase to assert yourself when someone's actions bother you.
After his constant teasing, I told him where to get off.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
The phrase is informal and might be considered rude in professional settings.
In the meeting, I couldn't just tell my boss where to get off.
Pro Tip 3/3Strong Emotion
It's used to express strong irritation and should be used sparingly to avoid offense.
He was so arrogant that I had to tell him where to get off.
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