shoo fly

• 过时的用语，用来叫别人走开或离开某地，常带有戏谑或轻蔑的语气。也是一首传统民谣的歌名。

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.

   走开，苍蝇

   • 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.

   儿童歌曲或游戏

   • 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.