sod off

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verb

(intr, adverb; usually imperative) slang, mainly British to go away; depart

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usage for sod off

This phrase was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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