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take a flying fuck
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a highly contemptuous way of telling someone to go away
Slang
Vulgar
What is the origin of the term "take a flying fuck" and how is it used?
"Take a flying fuck" is a vulgar English expression that emerged in the mid-20th century, intensifying the dismissal implied by "fuck" with the addition of "flying" to suggest speed, force, or total disregard. The phrase conveys extreme contempt and is used to tell someone to go away in a highly aggressive or scornful way. It appears mostly in informal speech, comedy, movies, and online exchanges, often for shock value or dramatic emphasis. The term is strongly offensive, intended to insult or repel, and is never neutral.
Examples
When he asked for money again, I told him to take a flying fuck.
