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What does it mean?
A dismissive phrase telling people to leave or go away.
In plain terms
Go away.
What can you take from it?
Use to dismiss someone rudely.

Where it applies

  • arguments
  • conflicts
  • telling someone to leave

Putting it to work

  • set boundaries
  • end conversations

Questions to consider

  • When is it okay to be rude?
  • How do you dismiss someone politely?

Another view

It is rude and can escalate conflict.

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