Kill It With Fire
Phrase · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
A dramatic joke meaning something is so broken, dangerous, or cursed that it should be destroyed rather than repaired. Teams use it for awful code, malware, and terrifying product ideas alike.
In plain English: A joking way to say something is so bad it should be destroyed, not fixed.
Example: "After reading that shell script, my professional opinion is kill it with fire."