Hell with that Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət

HEL with THAT

UK

hˈɛl/ /wˈɪð/ /ðˈæt

HEL with THAT

Definition

An informal, often slightly rude expression used to show you refuse to care about or deal with something anymore, usually out of frustration or annoyance.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and can sound rude; mainly spoken, often when you give up or reject something with annoyance. Similar to 'forget it' but much stronger. Typical pattern: 'Hell with that, I'm done.' Avoid in formal situations.

• Spanish: al diablo con eso - que se joda eso
• Portuguese (BR): que se dane isso - dane-se isso
• Portuguese (PT): que se lixe isso - lixa-se isso
• Chinese (Simplified): 管它呢 - 管那个去死
• Chinese (Traditional): 管他的 - 管那個去死
• Hindi: उसकी ऐसी-की-तैसी
• Arabic: إلى الجحيم مع ذلك
• Bengali: ধুর ওসব নিয়ে - ওসব থাক
• Russian: к чёрту это - пошло оно всё
• Japanese: そんなのどうでもいい - そんなのやめた
• Vietnamese: mặc kệ nó - kệ cha nó
• Korean: 그딴 건 됐어 - 됐다
• Turkish: boşver - ona hadi bakalım
• Urdu: چلو جی چھوڑو - بس رہنے دو
• Indonesian: persetan dengan itu - masa bodoh

Example Sentences

I'm so tired—hell with that, I'm not doing any more work tonight.

basic

The instructions make no sense. Hell with that, I'll figure it out myself.

basic

She said no? Hell with that, there are other opportunities.

basic

Hell with that, I'm going home early. Let someone else finish.

natural

They want me to work this weekend? Hell with that—I've got plans.

natural

After waiting an hour in line, I just thought, 'hell with that,' and left.

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