Phrase guide

the hell with it

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Forget about it; a disgusted or frustrated dismissal of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I can't understand these directions to building this doghouse because they're so poorly written. The hell with it!

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: au diable — forget about it
  • German: zur Hölle mit — forget about it
  • Irish: breast é — forget about it
  • Walloon: ki ça våye å diåle — forget about it