go whistle
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Meaning · English
To go to the devil (as a term of dismissal).
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you're not willing to put in a little effort to help around here, you can go whistle!
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 whistle” mean?
To go to the devil (as a term of dismissal).
Is “go whistle” formal or informal?
go whistle is generally derogatory, slang.