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What does it mean?
A short expression of frustration asking someone to stop bothering the speaker.
In plain terms
Stop bothering me.
What can you take from it?
Set boundaries when annoyed.

Where it applies

  • annoyed conversation
  • stress

Putting it to work

  • tell people to stop

Questions to consider

  • When do you need space?
  • How do you handle annoyance?

Another view

It may escalate conflict rather than solve it.

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