摆烂 (bǎi làn) — Let it rot

Let it rot - Giving up and accepting a bad situation, deliberately not trying anymore. Similar to 'I give up' or 'whatever happens, happens'.

考试复习不完了，摆烂吧。

I can't finish studying for the exam, I'll just let it rot.

Originally from basketball slang, now used to describe giving up on anything.

Category: daily-life