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naff off

sentence substitute

  1. slang.
    a forceful expression of dismissal or contempt
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Another former official describes the public's strong emotional connection to the idea of the institution itself, saying: "It's like your family. I'll moan and moan and moan about it, but if someone else from outside has a go at them, I'll have them on toast. It's like criticising your football team - they can naff off!"

From BBC

Everyone knows that awful guest who refuses to leave at the end of the party, and hangs out in the kitchen, surrounded by empty bottles and cigarette butts, expecting people to be fascinated by his dull anecdotes when everyone wishes he’d just naff off in a minicab already.

They are posted at the door and include: “Be pleasant to the waitresses — remember, Tea and Sympathy girls are always right,” and “If we don’t need the table, you may stay all day, but if people are waiting and you have finished your meal, then it’s time to naff off.”

Naff off, Tyra: when RuPaul came along, fashion reality TV found its new queen.

They are posted at the door and include: “Be pleasant to the waitresses — remember, Tea & Sympathy girls are always right” and, “If we don’t need the table, you may stay all day, but if people are waiting and you have finished your meal, then it’s time to naff off.”

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