out of (one's) hair
out of (one's) hair
No longer pestering or annoying to one; not one's responsibility or burden any longer. I've gotten the kids out of my hair for a few hours so I can go and get a relaxing massage by myself. Once these auditors from the IRS are out of our hair, we can get back to business as usual.
See also: hair, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out of one's hair
see under in someone's hair.
See also: hair, of, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
out of someone's hair
INFORMALIf you get out of someone's hair, you stop getting in their way or interfering with what they are doing. Would you like me to get out of your hair and leave you alone? Once Jane is out of my hair, I'll be fine. Note: You can also say that you get or keep someone out of someone's hair. Just do me a favor, will you? Keep her out of my hair from now on. Compare with in your hair.
See also: hair, of, out
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- out of one's hair
- out of someone's hair
- be out of (one's) hair
- get out of (one's) hair
- get out of hair
- no longer
- the bloom is off the peach
- the blush is off the peach
- moot point
- moot question