screw off

The phrase 'screw off' is commonly used in informal and sometimes vulgar contexts, carrying multiple meanings from physical actions to expressions of dismissal or surprise.

Definition

B1Everyday Life

(colloquial)To remove a lid or cap by turning it.

Example

  • She screwed off the cap of the bottle to pour some water.

B2Workplace

(colloquial, informal)To avoid work or responsibilities, often by wasting time.

Example

  • Instead of working on the project, he spent the afternoon screwing off.

B2Social Interaction

(colloquial, vulgar)To tell someone to go away, often rudely.

Example

  • When he kept pestering her, she finally told him to screw off.

B2Surprise

(colloquial, informal)An expression of disbelief or surprise.

Example

  • When he heard the news, he couldn't help but say, 'Screw off, really?'

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "screw off":

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