S.O.L.
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Meaning · English
shit out of luck, meaning that luck has run out; an impasse has been reached (figuratively or literally)
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “S.O.L.” mean?
shit out of luck, meaning that luck has run out; an impasse has been reached (figuratively or literally)
Is “S.O.L.” formal or informal?
S.O.L. is generally slang, vulgar.