Sod for a game of soldiers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sod for a game of soldiers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-11-20 09:11

blow/taboo that for a lark

Blow/sod this/that for a game of soldiers spoken language slang

Used by someone who decides that something is not worth doing because it is too demanding.

Well, blow that for a game of soldiers! I'll return tomorrow instead of waiting for hours today just to get a burger.

Well, blow that for a game of soldiers. I'll visit him tomorrow instead of going out on a rainy day like this.

This slang is thought to be British military slang from the Second World War.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .

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