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A sharp reply telling someone a matter is private and they have no right to ask, know, or interfere.

used when sb wants sb else to stop doing or saying sth that is annoying, or to stop saying sth that is not true

to develop into an adult

to think about your own affairs and not ask questions about or try to get involved in other people's lives

Used to say that something does not matter to you and will not change what you think, feel, or do.

Tell someone to stop bothering, nagging, interfering with, or contacting you.

Used to shut someone out of a private matter: they have no right to ask, know, or get involved.

Refusing to continue with a person, role, place, or situation; quitting or having had enough.

used to say that sth is finished, or that no more can be done

to say or do no more about sth

used to reject responsibility and say you should not be held at fault, often because someone else caused it or you did not do it

used to say, often rudely, that you do not think that sth is important or interesting

Tell someone to stop an annoying, silly, or unwanted action.

A situation, event, conflict, ordeal, or relationship has finished or is no longer going on.

A rhetorical outburst meaning the other person's idea, demand, or action is reckless, absurd, or unbelievable.

A sharp, often rhetorical rebuke expressing shock, anger, or disbelief at someone's behavior.

Used to rebuke someone for acting strangely, rudely, or unreasonably.

used to tell sb that you do not accept what they say

said in shock at someone's behavior

To tell someone to stop staring at you, usually because you feel embarrassed, exposed, or ashamed.

used to show that you are angry about sth that sb has done

Not something the speaker has a right to know about or get involved in; often a polite disclaimer before asking or commenting anyway.

Used to reject what was just said as missing the real issue; the thing that matters is something else.

A confrontational demand that the other person stop deceiving the speaker and tell the truth.

A rhetorical question showing shock or disapproval that someone's plan, action, or remark is crazy or reckless.

used to show that you think sb is being unreasonable

Said to accept what someone just claimed or decided, while showing doubt, resignation, or mere deference rather than real agreement.

used to tell sb to stop making a noise, annoying you, etc.

A sharp spoken warning telling someone not to do what they are about to do, and not even to consider doing it.

Said to announce that one is leaving a place or situation, often right away because one is fed up, disgusted, scared, or finished with it.

A sharp way of saying you do not know and that nobody could reasonably expect you to know.

Not feeling like doing something right now; unwilling or not inclined, often used to decline.

Say you do not believe someone is honest, safe, or reliable enough to rely on.

used to agree to sb's suggestion because you do not want to argue

Tell someone not to interfere with what you are doing.

Said sarcastically to show a joke, tease, or wisecrack is not amusing and the speaker is unimpressed or annoyed.

A sharp challenge to someone who is staring, implying the look is unwelcome and they should stop or explain themselves.

A spoken challenge telling someone to back up a boast, claim, or claimed identity by showing evidence or doing it on the spot.

Said sharply to someone who is ignoring you, looking away, or not answering, to make them stop and listen because you are addressing them.

The current task, meeting, or activity is finished.

used to tell sb to stop talking about sth because they are annoying you

Tell someone to move back or stop crowding you, leaving physical or personal distance.

A confrontational rhetorical question rebuking someone for acting as if they had authority, status, or a right they do not have.

A sarcastic or skeptical send-off meaning you doubt someone will succeed at what they just mentioned, and often that you will not help.

A retort that someone's advice, reassurance, or judgment is cheap because they do not face the same risk, cost, or difficulty.

used to tell sb to stop doing sth

Said to blame someone completely for a bad situation or for something that went wrong.

A hostile challenge asking whether someone objects to something just said or done, often daring them to argue or fight.