get thee behind me



get thee behind me

A phrase used to rebuke temptation. The full Biblical phrase is "Get thee behind me, Satan." You know I'm on a diet, and you're offering me ice cream? Get thee behind me!
See also: behind, get, thee

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RoŽĖ-Lithuanian
NunziaNOON-tsyahItalian
Knight[nait]
MillardMIL-ərdEnglish
EloÍSa-Spanish
AidenAY-dənEnglish (Modern)