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UK//ɡɛt jɔː hændz ɒf miː//US//ɡɛt jʊr hændz ɔf mi//

Meaning of Get your hands off me

A command to someone to stop touching or making contact.

In simple words: A phrase asking someone to stop touching you.

Get your hands off me in a sentence

  • When he got too close, she shouted, 'Get your hands off me!'
  • He was joking around, but she said, 'Get your hands off me!', feeling uncomfortable.
  • 'Get your hands off me!' was the response when her friend tried to tickle her.
  • During the crowded event, someone touched his shoulder, and he quickly said, 'Get your hands off me!'
  • She firmly told him, 'Get your hands off me!' after he crossed her personal space.

How to use Get your hands off me

Used in situations where someone feels uncomfortable or threatened by physical contact. Generally informal and can be used in light-hearted contexts as well.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone playfully pushing your hands away and saying 'Get your hands off me!'

Related words

Collocations with Get your hands off me

  • get your hands off
  • hands off me
  • stop touching me

Synonyms for Get your hands off me

Common mistakes with Get your hands off me

  • Using the phrase in a polite context instead of an assertive one.
  • Confusing it with 'Get your hands on me', which has a different meaning.
  • Not using it when feeling uncomfortable with physical touch.

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Frequently asked questions about Get your hands off me

What does Get your hands off me mean?

A phrase asking someone to stop touching you.

What is the definition of Get your hands off me?

A command to someone to stop touching or making contact.

How do you use Get your hands off me in a sentence?

When he got too close, she shouted, 'Get your hands off me!'

Can you give another example of Get your hands off me?

He was joking around, but she said, 'Get your hands off me!', feeling uncomfortable.

What are synonyms for Get your hands off me?

Common alternatives include leave me alone, stop touching me, don’t touch me.

What words go with Get your hands off me?

It commonly pairs with get your hands off, hands off me, stop touching me.

What are common mistakes when using Get your hands off me?

Using the phrase in a polite context instead of an assertive one. Confusing it with 'Get your hands on me', which has a different meaning. Not using it when feeling uncomfortable with physical touch.

How do you pronounce Get your hands off me?

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

Is Get your hands off me formal or informal?

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

When should I use Get your hands off me?

Used in situations where someone feels uncomfortable or threatened by physical contact. Generally informal and can be used in light-hearted contexts as well.