How to Pronounce "when the shit hits the fan"
expression
wen thuh SHIT hits thuh FAN
wen thuh SHIT hits thuh FAN
Definition
This expression means a situation becomes chaotic or serious problems occur, usually suddenly and unexpectedly. It is very informal and vulgar.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɪt/ /ˈhɪts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfæn
British English
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɪt/ /hˈɪts/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wen thuh SHIT hits thuh FAN
UK
wen thuh SHIT hits thuh FAN
Listen in Context
You need an emergency plan for when the shit hits the fan.
Sarah kept calm even when the shit hit the fan at work.
People usually panic when the shit hits the fan.
Trust me, you'll want to be far away when the shit hits the fan.