go play in the traffic

== English == === Alternative forms === go and play in the traffic, go and play in traffic, go play in traffic === Pronunciation === === Verb === go play in the traffic (infinitive and imperative only) (idiomatic, often derogatory) To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost. 2014 Nov. 14, "‘I was banned from Tesco... for wearing a onesie’," The News (Portsmouth, England) (retrieved 7 Dec 2015): “[S]he was pretty rude to me.” Jake has told The News that one member of staff told him to “go and play in the traffic”. ==== Usage notes ==== Usually used dismissiely in the imperative mood, as an especially rude and disrespectful way of saying "Beat it!" (especially to a child). ==== Synonyms ==== See Thesaurus:go away