Screw this Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈskɹu/ /ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs

SKROO this

UK

skɹˈuː/ /ðˈɪs

sk-ROO THIS

Definition

An informal and somewhat rude expression used when someone is frustrated or giving up, meaning they no longer care about something and want to stop doing it.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mildly vulgar; use mostly among friends or when expressing strong frustration. Can sound rude or aggressive, not for professional or formal settings. Similar to 'forget this', 'I'm done', or 'to hell with this'.

• Spanish: al diablo con esto - que se joda esto
• Portuguese (BR): que se dane isso - dane-se isso
• Portuguese (PT): que se lixe isto - estou farto disto
• Chinese (Simplified): 去他的 - 管它呢
• Chinese (Traditional): 去他的 - 管他的
• Hindi: भाग साला यह - भाड़ में जाए यह
• Arabic: تبًّا لهذا - إلى الجحيم مع هذا
• Bengali: চুলোয় যাক - ছাড়ো - বাদ দাও
• Russian: к чёрту это - надоело - да ну его
• Japanese: もうどうでもいい - やってられない
• Vietnamese: bỏ mẹ nó đi - mặc kệ đi
• Korean: 아 몰라 - 때려치워 - 집어치워
• Turkish: batsın bu iş - boşver - yeter artık
• Urdu: بس کرو - بھاڑ میں جائے یہ
• Indonesian: persetan - ah, sudahlah - bodo amat

Example Sentences

I'm tired of this homework. Screw this!

basic

This game is impossible. Screw this.

basic

We missed the bus again? Screw this.

basic

I've tried fixing this printer all day. Screw this, I'm done.

natural

Everyone keeps changing the plan—screw this, I'm out.

natural

You know what? Screw this—let's just order pizza.

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