a tomar por saco
What does a tomar por saco mean? a tomar por saco is a Spanish strong that translates to “to hell with it / fuck it” in English.
Literal Translation
to take by the sack
Meaning & Usage
"to hell with it / fuck it"
An expression used to send someone away angrily, or to give up on a task that is too frustrating.
Examples in the Wild
Throwing your hands up after struggling with a crossword puzzle for an hour.
Regional Variations
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A distinctly Spanish euphemism for 'vete a tomar por culo'. The 'saco' usually refers to a sack or bag, giving it plausible deniability to avoid the anatomical vulgarity of 'culo' (ass). If an Ikea shelf collapses for the third time during assembly, a Spaniard will throw the screwdriver and yell '¡A tomar por saco!' meaning 'Fuck this, I'm done.'
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