a la mierda
What does “a la mierda” mean in English?
This phrase means 'to hell with it' and is used as a dismissive exclamation. It literally translates to 'to the shit.'
Literally “to the shit”
You might hear it as a frustrated response, similar to saying 'fuck it' in English. It's not always aimed at someone, so it can be used more generally.
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