[go fly a kite] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go away; leave. Usually usedas a command, to show that you do not accept someone’s ideas.
Harrywas tired of John’s advice and told him to go fly a kite.
AfterMary stood around telling Sue what was wrong with her dress. Sue toldher to go fly a kite.
Compare: DROP DEAD, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE.
Школьная жизнь на английском.
Проблемы окружающей среды на английском.
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Значение идиомы go fly a kite