Sending It

Sending It (phrase / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Send it, Full send, Sent it)

Definition:

Sending it means going all in on something bold or risky without hesitating. When someone says “just send it”, they mean commit fully and stop overthinking. It started in skiing and action sports and is now used for anything from a risky jump to a bold text.

Where Sending It Comes From:

The phrase comes from American skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, where “sending it” meant attempting a big jump or line with full commitment. It spread via action sports videos and social media in the 2010s and then into everyday speech, partly through the “full send” streaming and gaming community.

How People Actually Use Sending It:

Friends encourage each other: “you only live once, send it”. Someone quits a job or goes for a big purchase and says “I sent it”. It can describe sport, nights out or dating, always with an adrenaline-fuelled tone.

Is Sending It Offensive?

No. It is energetic and casual, but it encourages risk, so it is better not to take it as advice in dangerous situations.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Look at that cliff. Just send it.”

  Meaning: Go for it, do not hesitate.

• “I texted her and sent it, no overthinking.”

  Meaning: I took the bold step.

• “Full send on the weekend trip.”

  Meaning: We are going all in.

Similar Slang:

Locked In, Yeet, Pop Off, Side Quest, Fumble the Bag, Bet

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