bore off

English

Etymology 1

Verb

bore off

1. simple past of bear off

Etymology 2

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Verb

bore off

1. (slang, imperative) Get lost; go away.
   • 2018, Piers Torday, The Lost Magician:

     Oh, bore off, thought Evelyn to herself, as Simon and Patricia trooped off down the stairs, half dragging a reluctant Larry with them.

   • 2021, A. J. Adams, Twisted, page 330:

     Oh, bore off, Laura. You're as interesting as a documentary on dirt.