get off someone's case

idiom

informal
: to stop criticizing someone or telling someone what to do
Get off my case! I'm working as hard as I can!

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“Get off someone's case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off%20someone%27s%20case. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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