He told the annoying salesman to kick rocks.
kick rocks
idiomTo leave or run away; to skedaddle; to waste one's own time (with some other meaningless task) rather than waste the speaker's time with something equally irritating or pointless. (often used imperatively and dismissively).
When the stranger tried to scam me, I told him to kick rocks and walked away.
After the manager refused to address the unfair working conditions, the employees collectively told him to kick rocks and walked out of the office.
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get a kick out of
To be delighted by; to be amused by.
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hit the rocks
To reach a low point in one's pursuits.
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kick a dog when it's down
To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.
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kick ass
To win decisively.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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kick at an open door
To carry out a redundant activity.
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kick at the can
An attempt or an opportunity.
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kick back
To relax; to laze.