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get off tail

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get off someone's tail

 

1. Fig. to stop following someone closely, usually in an automobile. Get off my tail! Keep your distance! I wish that car behind me would get off my tail.

2. Fig. to stop bothering someone; to stop monitoring someone's actions. Get off my tail! I can manage without you. Who needs your help? Get off my tail!

See also: get, off, tail

get off your tail

  (American very informal)

to stop being lazy and start doing something (often an order) You've just got to get off your tail and start looking for a job.

See also: get, off, tail