go to the devil
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Meaning · English
To go to a bad or unpleasant place or situation; used in expressions of contempt or angry dismissal.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I never want to see my ex-wife again. She can go to the devil for all I care.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “go to the devil” mean?
To go to a bad or unpleasant place or situation; used in expressions of contempt or angry dismissal.
Is “go to the devil” formal or informal?
go to the devil is generally derogatory, slang.