Blow/sod that for a lark

phrase

Expression used to say that someone doesn't want to do something because they think it's useless, annoying or not worth it.

"Blow that for a lark, I'm not standing in the rain just for a cup of coffee."
Visual representation of "blow/sod that for a lark" - Expression used to say that someone doesn't want to do something because they think it's useless, annoying or not worth it.

Often appears as...

  • blow that for a game of soldiers
  • sod that for a game of soldiers

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Expression used to say that someone doesn't want to do something because they think it's useless, annoying or not worth it.

"Blow that for a lark, I'm not standing in the rain just for a cup of coffee."
Visual representation of "blow/sod that for a lark" - Expression used to say that someone doesn't want to do something because they think it's useless, annoying or not worth it.

Often appears as...

  • blow that for a game of soldiers
  • sod that for a game of soldiers

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "blow/sod that for a lark"
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British Slang

This phrase is British slang. It is very informal and best used in casual conversation among friends.

Illustration for British Slang
Blow that for a lark, let's just order a pizza instead of cooking.
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Frustration Expression

This phrase often expresses a person's frustration or annoyance with a situation or suggestion.

Illustration for Frustration Expression
Sod that for a lark, I won't spend hours in traffic for a short meeting.
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Not Worth the Effort

Use it when you believe that the effort required to do something isn't justified by the rewards.

Illustration for Not Worth the Effort
Blow that for a lark, it's not worth climbing all those stairs just for a view.
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British Slang

This phrase is British slang. It is very informal and best used in casual conversation among friends.

Illustration for British Slang
Blow that for a lark, let's just order a pizza instead of cooking.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Frustration Expression

This phrase often expresses a person's frustration or annoyance with a situation or suggestion.

Illustration for Frustration Expression
Sod that for a lark, I won't spend hours in traffic for a short meeting.
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Not Worth the Effort

Use it when you believe that the effort required to do something isn't justified by the rewards.

Illustration for Not Worth the Effort
Blow that for a lark, it's not worth climbing all those stairs just for a view.
LampPro Tip 1/3

British Slang

This phrase is British slang. It is very informal and best used in casual conversation among friends.

Illustration for British Slang
Blow that for a lark, let's just order a pizza instead of cooking.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Frustration Expression

This phrase often expresses a person's frustration or annoyance with a situation or suggestion.

Illustration for Frustration Expression
Sod that for a lark, I won't spend hours in traffic for a short meeting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Worth the Effort

Use it when you believe that the effort required to do something isn't justified by the rewards.

Illustration for Not Worth the Effort
Blow that for a lark, it's not worth climbing all those stairs just for a view.
Visual representation of the word "Blow/sod that for a lark"

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