Sack it off

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verb phrase

To choose not to do something that was planned, or to end or stop something that is already happening.

I'm so tired, I might just sack off the gym today.
Visual representation of "sack it off" - To choose not to do something that was planned, or to end or stop something that is already happening

Often appears as...

  • sack it off tonight
  • sack off the plan

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Tone

Used in informal situations, often among friends or in casual conversations, not in professional settings.

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The weather's rubbish, so let's sack it off and stay home.
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Not Serious

Implies a laid-back attitude, suggesting the plan or activity isn't too important or can be easily rescheduled.

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This project isn't due till next week, shall we just sack it off for now?
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British Slang

Specific to British English, may not be understood by speakers of other dialects of English.

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The pub quiz was fun initially, but it's gotten a bit dull lately. Fancy sacking it off?
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