blow/sod that for a lark

blow that for a lark

slang A phrase used to dismiss something because it seems too taxing. Primarily heard in UK. Well, blow that for a lark. I'll just return the book tomorrow instead of going out in a snowstorm today. A: "You ordered takeaway again?" B: "Once it's time to cook something for dinner, I'm just like, 'Blow that for a lark!'" I know I really should clean the bathroom, but blow that for a lark—I'd much rather stay here playing video games.

See also: blow, for, lark, that

sod that for a lark

rude slang A phrase used to dismiss something because it seems too taxing. Primarily heard in UK. Well, sod that for a lark. I'll just return the book tomorrow instead of going out in a snowstorm today.

See also: for, lark, sod, that

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blow/sodtaboo ˈthat for a lark

(British English, slang) used by somebody who does not want to do something because it involves too much effort: Sod that for a lark! I’m not doing any more tonight.

A lark is a thing that you do for fun or as a joke.

See also: blow, for, lark, sod, that

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