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get out of my sight

idiom
Meaning

Stop bothering or harassing me; go away.


Examples
SIMPLE

Get out of my sight before I get even angrier.

CONTEXTUAL

After the employee lied for the third time, the manager pointed to the door and told him to get out of his sight.

COMPLEX

Disgusted by the betrayal, the king turned his back on his former advisor and commanded him to get out of his sight immediately.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  2. 02

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  3. 03

    catch sight of

    to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  6. 06

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  7. 07

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  8. 08

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

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