Go climb a tree

Posted by ESC January 05, 2000In reply to What is the meaning of posted by Ben Le on January 05, 2000

What is the meaning of "Go climb the tree"?

It means "go away and stop bothering me." The person doesn't want someone to actually climb a tree.

"Go climb a tree" is like several other American expressions or idioms: Go jump in the lake. Take a flying leap. Take a long walk off a short pier. Go fly a kite. Go chase yourself. And here's a really old one -- Go to grass and eat hay.

They all mean "go away, leave me alone."