screw it
Abandon caution now
Screw it is an expression of frustrated resignation or defiant abandon—deciding to stop caring about consequences or obstacles.
Someone might say Screw it, I'm going anyway after weighing risks, or Screw it when abandoning a difficult task.
The phrase ranges from mild exasperation to liberating surrender.
Less vulgar than fuck it, which carries the same meaning.
Dismissive phrase ending discussion
- whateverExpression of apathy
- who caresDismissive indifference expression
- rebelliousnessTendency toward defiant resistance
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
to hell with it · dismissal · disregard · nonconformity · resistance · opposition · refusal · noncompliance
Intense weary annoyance
- fed upOut of patience
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
vexation · impatience · discontent · displeasure · aggravation · stress · tension · last straw
Choosing to stop trying
- abandonmentAct of leaving permanently
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- letting goReleasing one's grasp
capitulation · acquiescence · concession · throwing in the towel · walking away · quitting · defeat · yielding
Acting without forethought
- impulseSudden urge to act
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
- snap decisionInstant, unreflective determination
leap of faith · throwing caution · carpe diem · improvisation · winging it · gut feeling · instinct · unplanned
Leave behind permanently
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- gamblingBetting on uncertain results
- all inFully committed, nothing reserved
- devil-may-careCheerfully unconcerned about danger
throwing caution · boldness · audacity · daring · plunge · leap · no regrets · living dangerously
forget it
Dismissive phrase ending discussion
- whateverExpression of apathy
- who caresDismissive indifference expression
- rebelliousnessTendency toward defiant resistance
to hell with it · rejection · dismissal · disregard · nonconformity · resistance · opposition · refusal · noncompliance · insubordination
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- fed upOut of patience
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
agitation · vexation · impatience · discontent · displeasure · aggravation · stress · tension · last straw · breaking point
giving up
Choosing to stop trying
- abandonmentAct of leaving permanently
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- acceptanceConsent to receive
letting go · capitulation · acquiescence · concession · throwing in the towel · walking away · quitting · defeat · yielding · submission
spontaneity
Acting without forethought
- impulseSudden urge to act
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
snap decision · leap of faith · throwing caution · carpe diem · improvisation · winging it · gut feeling · instinct · unplanned · impromptu
abandon
Leave behind permanently
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- gamblingBetting on uncertain results
- all inFully committed, nothing reserved
devil-may-care · throwing caution · boldness · audacity · daring · plunge · leap · no regrets · living dangerously · wild
screw itdue diligence
Pre-transaction reasonable care
sleep on it · think it through · proceed with caution · on second thought · err on the side of caution
screw itpersevere
Continue despite obstacles
stay the course · stick with it · keep at it · hang in there · don't quit