screw it

interjection
UK: /ˈskruː ɪt/
US: /ˈskruː ɪt/

  1. An expression of frustration or resignation, indicating a decision to stop worrying or trying to do something.

    1. I forgot my homework, but screw it, I'll just explain to the teacher. [ ] [ ]
    2. I know it's risky, but screw it, let's go for it and see what happens even with that danger. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

never mind
screw it verb

  1. To decide to abandon something, often due to difficulty or lack of interest.

    1. I'm so tired of this game, I'm going to screw it and watch TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. After struggling for hours with the code, he decided to screw it and start again. [ ] [ ]
screw it transitive-verb

  1. To treat something carelessly or without proper attention.

    1. If you screw it now, we'll lose everything we've worked towards. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't screw it up this time; we need this project to succeed without errors. [ ] [ ]
screw it idiom

  1. A phrase used to express disregard or defiance, often indicating a willingness to take risks or ignore consequences.

    1. Screw it, let's order the extra large pizza, I'm hungry anyway. [ ] [ ]
    2. Screw it, I'm applying for that job even though I don't meet all the requirements, just in case. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "screw it" is /ˈskruː ɪt/ in British English and /ˈskruː ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "screw it": never mind.

Example usage of "screw it": "I forgot my homework, but screw it, I'll just explain to the teacher.". More examples on the page.