Sod off
verb phrase
To tell someone to go away in a rude manner.
He was annoying me, so I told him to sod off.
Often appears as...
- can you sod off?
- i told him to sod off
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Very Informal
Used primarily among friends or peers; can be seen as offensive in professional settings.
After the meeting, Jim jokingly said to his mate, 'Sod off, I'm talking!'
Pro Tip 2/3Forceful Rejection
Expresses strong disapproval, often used when someone is frustrated or angry.
When the salesman kept insisting, I finally snapped and said, 'Sod off!'
Pro Tip 3/3Not Polite
It's a rude phrase and not suitable for polite conversation or formal situations.
The celebrity told the intrusive paparazzi to sod off.
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