Screw it Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹu/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
SKROO-it
skɹˈuː/ /ˈɪt
sk-ROO-it
Definition
Used informally to express frustration, to give up on something, or to decide not to care about the consequences.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, sometimes slightly rude. Used mostly in speech, when someone is annoyed, frustrated, or decides not to care. Similar to 'whatever,' 'forget it,' or stronger phrases. Avoid using in formal or professional contexts.
Spanish: al diablo - que se fastidie - no importaPortuguese (BR): danem-se - que se dane - não ligoPortuguese (PT): que se lixe - não quero saber - não importaChinese (Simplified): 算了 - 不管了Chinese (Traditional): 算了 - 不管了Hindi: छोड़ो - जाने दोArabic: طز في ذلك - لا يهم - لا أباليBengali: ঠিক আছে, যাক - ভাবিনি - বাদ দেRussian: да ну его - к черту это - да пошло оноJapanese: もういいや - どうでもいいVietnamese: kệ nó - mặc kệ điKorean: 에라 모르겠다 - 됐다 - 신경 안 쓸래Turkish: boşver - salla gitsinUrdu: چھوڑو - جانے دوIndonesian: persetan - masa bodoh - biarin
Example Sentences
I'm tired of this game. Screw it.
basic
I can't fix my phone. Screw it.
basic
We lost the map. Screw it, let's just explore.
basic
Screw it, I'm ordering pizza tonight.
natural
He studied all night and still failed. He just said, "Screw it."
natural
You know what? Screw it—I'm taking the day off.
natural