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To stop criticizing

back off

to stop criticizing someone or telling them what to do

let up

to put less effort into something, especially criticizing someone or making them work harder

leave/let someone alone

to stop annoying or criticizing someone

let someone be

to stop annoying someone

give someone a break

to stop criticizing someone

get off someone’s case

to stop criticizing someone

call off the/your dogs

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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