Get off

Meaning

The idiom "get off" can have multiple meanings depending on the context it is used in.

• To dismount or alight from a vehicle or horseback.
• To leave a situation, place, or relationship.

Usage

• "It's time for me to get off this flight." (literal)
• "I can't wait to get off work today." (figurative)
• "She made it clear that she wanted to get off the project team." (figurative)
• "He asked me to get off his property." (literal)
• "It's time for me to get off the fence and take a stand." (figurative)

Roots and History

The idiom "get off" dates back to the 16th century, where it was first used in this sense by William Shakespeare in his play "Julius Caesar". The figurative meaning of the idiom emerged in the 20th century, where it is often used to describe leaving a situation or relationship.

Synonyms in English

• Disembark
• Dismount
• Unload
• Alight
• Step down

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish: Desembarcar/Desmontar
• French: Décharger/Démonté
• German: Abkommen/Ablaufen
• Italian: Sbarcare/Sganciare
• Chinese: 下车/降车

Similar Idioms

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• the last straw

• brownie points