fuck this for a game of soldiers

English phrase in an undesirable situation often used in resignation or denial. Translates as the American goddammit or fuck this. Common in Belfast as "game of soldiers" but in England is interchangeable with "Bugger this for a lark".

Ed:Let's set fire to the toilet!
Ian:Fuck off!
Ed:Go on! No one'll know.
Ian:Fuck this for a game of soldiers.

by Matthew The Greater January 6, 2008

Fuck this for a game of soldiers!

A strange English expression of resignation. I don't know the etymology, though. It really is quite bizarre.

"Aw, fuck this for a game of soldiers!"

by Bal-Sagoth July 2, 2004

Fuck this for a game of soldiers!

A term used by a peson meaning that in no uncertain terms would they do whatever the task in hand might be!

man1... im gonna stick this red hot poker up my arse!!!
man2... yeah man! me too!!!

man3... fuck this for a game of soldiers!

by redmary August 9, 2006

Butt Fuck Games

Vulgar alternative to Shenanigans used in the armed forces, usually highlighting irresponsible, dishonest, and stupid behavior with the promise of penance.

Oh so you guys wanna play butt fuck games? that's okay, we'll fix it, i can play too...

by Pvt Parts August 28, 2025