1 B1 idiomatic slang
An aggressive command telling someone to go away or leave you alone.
"When the salesman knocked for the third time, she opened the door and told him to fuck off."
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fuck off
B1 slang inseparable intransitive
Strongly vulgar expression used to tell someone to go away, or to describe going away oneself; also used as an exclamation of disbelief.
In plain English
Go away! (or an expression of shock/disbelief)
What does "fuck off" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic slang
To leave a place or situation; to go away.
"After the argument, he just fucked off and nobody heard from him for a week."
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3 B2 idiomatic slang
Used as an exclamation of disbelief or surprise, similar to 'no way!' or 'you're kidding!'
""She won a million pounds in the lottery." — "Fuck off! Really?""
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Usage tip
One of the most offensive common expressions in English. Can be directed at a person as a command, used reflexively to mean 'to leave', or used as a standalone exclamation. Context and tone determine the degree of hostility. Also used humorously among close friends in British English.
Words that pair with "fuck off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
just completely told him to can will you
How to conjugate "fuck off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
fuck off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fucks off
he/she/it
Past simple
fucked off
yesterday
Past participle
fucked off
have + pp
-ing form
fucking off
continuous
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