student asking question

Could you please tell me some expressions that express stronger rejection than "stop it"?

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Rebecca

Other expressions that are used to tell someone to stop doing something in a firm way are "enough," "cut it off," "can you stop?" and "stop it/that right now." It's easier to express stronger rejection through tone and volume (i.e. saying "stop it" in a loud voice) or adding emphasis with words like "right now" than it is by using other expressions, which might not necessarily sound very firm or aggressive. Ex: Cut that out right now. You're making me upset. Ex: Stop that right now. That's not allowed here.

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