take a long walk on a short pier
Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.
Well, it was a busy day and I was really cut down to size — in fact, once I was told to take a long walk on a short pier.
pier
UK /pɪə(ɹ)/ US /pɪə(ɹ)/
noun 4
Definitions
noun
1
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
Your boat is docked at the pier.
2
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
There is a gaming arcade on the pier.
A fresh breeze comes off the water and down the pier.
3
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
The force of the explosion demolished one pair of piers and two spans of the bridge crashed down into the river on top of the barges.
4
A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
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