get thee behind me
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Meaning · English
To reject or repel someone's influence or temptation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
từ chối hoặc đẩy lùi ảnh hưởng hoặc cám dỗ của ai đó
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Literally: a biblical command to Satan
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Get thee behind me, Satan!
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “get thee behind me” mean?
To reject or repel someone's influence or temptation Literally: a biblical command to Satan
Is “get thee behind me” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.