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Abeg, leave me alone

[a-beg, leave me a-lone]

phrase formal speech phrases

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Please, leave me alone
  2. This phrase is a clear boundary-setting expression used when you need personal space or wish to end an interaction that has become intrusive.
Examples

Abeg, leave me alone while I finish my work.

Please, leave me alone while I finish my work.

Person A: "Can you help me with this task?" Person B: "Abeg, leave me alone."

Pronunciationa-beg, leave me a-lone

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How it is usedUsed to politely ask someone to stop bothering you

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