Screw off Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹu/ /ˈɔf
SKROO-awf
skɹˈuː/ /ˈɒf
skROO-of
Definition
A rude and informal way to tell someone to go away or leave you alone.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and considered rude or offensive. Used mostly among young people or in moments of anger or annoyance. Avoid using with strangers or in formal settings. Similar to 'get lost' or 'go away,' but harsher.
Spanish: vete al diablo - lárgate (informal, grosero)Portuguese (BR): cai fora - some daqui (informal, ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): vai-te embora - sai daqui (informal, ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): 滚开 (粗鲁)Chinese (Traditional): 滾開 (粗魯)Hindi: दफा हो जा (अशिष्ट)Arabic: انقلع (غير مهذب)Bengali: চলে যা - হারিয়ে যা - কেটে পড়Russian: отвали - свалиJapanese: 消えろ - どっか行けVietnamese: biến đi - cút điKorean: 꺼져 - 나가Turkish: defol - kaybolUrdu: دفع ہو جا - نکل جاIndonesian: pergi sana - enyah
Example Sentences
He told me to screw off when I asked for help.
basic
If you don't like it, you can screw off.
basic
Why don't you just screw off and leave me alone?
basic
Man, just screw off—I don’t have time for this right now.
natural
Whenever my brother is annoying, I tell him to screw off.
natural
You keep asking me the same question—screw off already!
natural