Tell him to go to hell.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker responds with a blunt rejection to an unspecified request or statement.
- In plain terms
- He tells someone to go away harshly.
- What can you take from it?
- Some situations warrant direct rejection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is rudeness justified?
- How do you say no firmly?
Another view
Such bluntness can escalate conflict.
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