Hledat
come off it
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Přestaň s tím!, Nehodnoť to!
used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "come off it" and when to use it?
The idiom "come off it" is an informal expression that is used to indicate skepticism or disbelief when someone makes statements or claims that are considered unrealistic or insincere. While the precise historical origin of the phrase is not documented, it has been in use in everyday language for many years. This expression is used to express skepticism or disbelief when someone is making statements or claims that are considered unrealistic, exaggerated, or insincere.
Example
Ask Simon to cook the meal?
Požádej Simona, aby uvařil jídlo? Přestaň s tím, on sotva uvaří vajíčko!
Come off it now – she was only trying to help.
Přestaň s tím, ona se jen snažila pomoct.
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