shit or get off the pot

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shit or get off the pot

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  1. idiomatic, imperative, vulgar Act now or state one's disinterest, make a decision, particularly in contexts where one is inconveniencing others by inaction and indecision. We can't wait all night for you to decide whether you're going clubbing with us or going home, man – you need to shit or get off the pot.

    Similar: shit or get off the can, fish or cut bait

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@misc{shit_or_get_off_the_pot_2026,
  title = {shit or get off the pot},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/shit%20or%20get%20off%20the%20pot},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}