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go to hell

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Pronunciation: /ˌɡəʊ tə ˈhɛl/ / /ˌɡoʊ tə ˈhɛl/ / [ˌɡoʊ̯‿ɾə ˈhɛɫ]

verb

Etymology: The third sense is first attested in Shakespeare. The second sense is a variation of older go to the devil. The literal sense is attested since Old English with various verbs for "to go".

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, to, hell.
  2. To go out the window; become ruined; become useless.

    Well, that plan has gone to hell.

    In my opinion, they want us to lose. If we lose Georgia, we lose the whole thing and our country goes to hell.

  3. An expression of anger and contempt directed at someone, especially after that individual has committed a serious crime or transgression.

    Why did Nancy do that to Jake? She can go to hell.

    You want me to voluntarily work the weekend without pay? Go to hell!