shoo fly

• Expression démodée utilisée pour dire à quelqu'un de partir ou de quitter un lieu, souvent de manière enjouée ou méprisante. Désigne aussi une chanson folklorique traditionnelle.

An old-fashioned expression used to tell someone to go away or leave, often in a playful or dismissive manner. Also the title of a traditional folk song.

1. Go away (to a fly)A1informal

   An informal expression used to tell a fly or other insect to go away.

   Va-t'en (à une mouche)

   • Shoo fly, don't bother me!
   • She waved her hand and said, 'Shoo fly!'
   • The child kept repeating 'shoo fly' at the buzzing insect.

2. A children's song or gameA2informalamerican

   Refers to a traditional American folk song and children's game, often sung in a playful manner.

   chanson ou jeu enfantin

   • The children sang 'Shoo Fly' during the campfire.
   • They played the shoo fly game at the birthday party.
   • The teacher taught the class the shoo fly song.