mandar a freír espárragos

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, "send to fry asparagus".

Verb

mandar a freír espárragos

(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 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).

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