mandar a freír espárragos

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, "send to fry asparagus".

Verb

mandar a freír espárragos

1. (idiomatic) tell someone to take a long walk on a short pier; go jump in the lake; fuck you

   Les mandé a freír espárragos.

   I told them to take a long walk on a short pier.

Synonyms

• mandar a esparragar (rare)
• mandar a hacer puñetas
• mandar/ir a tomar por culo (vulgar)

Usage notes

• In imperative, the verb ir (to go) is used. E. g. "Vete a freír espárragos" (Go fry asparagus).