go to hell

Angry dismissal phrase

Go to hell is a dismissive curse telling someone to leave you alone or expressing strong rejection.

It ranges from genuine anger to casual irritation: I asked for a raise and he told me to go to hell.

The phrase can also dismiss ideas or suggestions: Your opinion can go to hell.

Sometimes softened to go to heck in polite company.

dismissal

get lost

Dismissive order to leave

leave me alone · drop dead · get out · back off · shove off · take a hike · piss off · bugger off · sod off · go away

damnation

eternal punishment

Endless suffering after death

brimstone · devil · Satan · afterlife · sin · torment · suffering · condemnation · curse · damn

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Opposites
emotional intent/well-wishing

go to hellGod bless you

Sneeze acknowledgment phrase

bless your heart · I love you · best wishes · take care · peace be with you

interpersonal reception

go to hellwelcome

Hospitable greeting offered

come in · make yourself at home

spiritual/metaphysical destination

go to hellrest in peace

Epitaph blessing for deceased

Family

hell, gone, goes, hellish, hells, hellfire, hellward

Familiarity
Top 20,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13