Sack off

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verb

To decide not to do or participate in something previously planned or expected.

I've been so tired that I decided to sack off the gym today.
Visual representation of "sack off" - To decide not to do or participate in something previously planned or expected.

Often appears as...

  • sack off the gym
  • sack off work

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Use

The phrase is casual and often used among friends, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
Let's just sack off the revision session and watch a movie.
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No-Show Implication

Implies an element of unreliability or irresponsibility when skipping commitments.

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He sacked off the meeting without any notice.
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British Slang

Predominantly a British term, might not be understood or even used by English speakers from other regions.

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I'm going to sack off this lecture and grab a cuppa instead.
Visual representation of the word "Sack off"

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