pound sand



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pound sand

To engage in pointless, menial efforts or labor. Used especially as an imperative to express disdain, contempt, or dismissal. I can't believe Sam told his teacher to go pound sand. Where does that kid get such attitude? Charles, why don't you pound sand instead of coming around here hassling me about my business?
See also: pound, sand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chuldah-Biblical Hebrew
LoganLO-gənScottish, English
HilaryHIL-ə-reeEnglish
Timo (2)TEE-moGerman, Dutch
Hania (1)HAHN-yahPolish
PrimulaPRIM-yə-ləEnglish (Rare)