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Interjections - Interjections of Dismissal and Refusal

These interjections are used when the speaker wants to tell someone to leave or be quiet, or indicate that they would not do something.

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Categorized English Interjections
shoo
shoo
[interjection]

used to make something or someone go away

Ex: Shoo, cat! You're not allowed on the table. 
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get lost
get lost
[interjection]

used to tell someone to leave or go away

Ex: Hey, stop bothering me. Get lost! 
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get screwed
get screwed
[interjection]

used to express contempt, disregard, or to dismiss someone or their ideas entirely

Ex: You think you can manipulate me? Get screwed! 
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piss off
piss off
[interjection]

a rude and direct command telling someone to go away or stop annoying one

Ex: Piss off! I'm trying to concentrate. 
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away with you
away with you
[interjection]

used to dismiss someone or to ask them to leave immediately

Ex: You're causing too much trouble here. Away with you! 
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screw off
screw off
[interjection]

used to express irritation, frustration, or a strong desire for the person being addressed to leave immediately

Ex: I'm not interested in what you have to say. Screw off! 
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stuff it
stuff it
[interjection]

used to tell someone to stop talking or dismiss what they are saying

Ex: I've heard enough of your complaints. Just stuff it! 
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shove it
shove it
[interjection]

used to tell someone to leave or to cease their actions immediately

Ex: Stop trying to control me. Shove it! 
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to hell with {sb/sth}

used to express complete disregard or defiance toward someone or something

Ex: I'm tired of following their rules. To hell with them! 
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shut up
shut up
[interjection]

used as a forceful command telling someone to stop talking or be quiet

Ex: Shut up already – nobody wants to hear your excuses. 
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shut it
shut it
[interjection]

used to command someone to be quiet or to stop talking

Ex: Shut it! I'm trying to concentrate here. 
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shut your mouth
shut your mouth
[interjection]

used to abruptly silence someone or to express frustration or annoyance with their speech

Ex: I've heard enough of your excuses. Just shut your mouth! 
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knock it off
knock it off
[interjection]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

Ex: I've told you before, don't tease your sister. Knock it off! 
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that's enough
that's enough
[interjection]

used to signal that a certain action or behavior has reached an acceptable limit or is no longer tolerable

Ex: You've been arguing for hours. That's enough! 
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leave it out
leave it out
[interjection]

used to tell someone to stop doing or saying something, typically because it's annoying, unnecessary, or inappropriate

Ex: Stop making that noise. Leave it out! 
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give it a break
give it a break
[interjection]

used to tell someone to stop doing something or cease their behavior, especially if it's repetitive, annoying, or unnecessary

Ex: You've been complaining about that for hours. Give it a break! 
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no
no
[interjection]

used to indicate denial, refusal, or disagreement in response to a question or offer

Ex: Did you call her? No. 
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hell no
hell no
[interjection]

used to convey a strong, emphatic refusal or disagreement

Ex: Hell no! I'm terrified of heights so I don't like bungee jumping. 
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uh-uh
uh-uh
[interjection]

used to indicate a negative response to a question or statement

Ex: Uh-uh, I haven't finished the project yet. 
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no way
no way
[interjection]

used to firmly and decisively reject the suggestion or proposal

Ex: Bungee jumping? No way! I'm afraid of heights. 
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no chance
no chance
[interjection]

used to express strong refusal regarding a proposed action or idea

Ex: No chance! He crossed a line and I'm never gonna forgive him. 
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not for the world
not for the world
[interjection]

used to express a strong refusal or rejection of a proposed action, situation, or condition

Ex: Not for the world! I'd rather starve than eat sails. 
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