| Idiom | Get Out of My Face |
|---|---|
| Example | You'd better get out of my face right now or you'll be sorry! |
| Meaning | stop standing in front of me in a provocative manner, close to my face, arguing with me, or disapproving of my actions |
| Origin | This recent, vivid African-American expression means exactly what it says. Stop facing me in a way that causes trouble between us. Get away! Leave me alone! It is usually said in anger and with the understanding that if the other person doesn't stop talking and move away fast, he or she will suffer consequences. |
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