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get bent

idiom
Meaning

Used to dismiss a person or what they are saying, and end the conversation.


Examples
SIMPLE

He told his rude boss to get bent.

CONTEXTUAL

When the scammer asked for my bank details, I told him to get bent and hung up.

COMPLEX

After years of enduring his condescending remarks, she finally looked him in the eye and told him to get bent.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bent on

    Completely determined; obstinate.

  2. 02

    bent on a splice

    About to be married.

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  6. 06

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  7. 07

    get a charge out of

    To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

  8. 08

    get a clue

    To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration

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