Please back off and give me some space.
back off
idiomTo become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
The reporter kept asking personal questions until the actor told him to back off.
Realizing that his aggressive tactics were alienating the board members, the director decided to back off and adopt a more conciliatory approach.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back office
The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.