Does the pope shit in the woods Meaning in English

expression

US

DUHZ thuh POHP SHIT in thuh WOODZ

UK

DOHZ thuh POHP SHIT in thuh WOODZ

Definition

A sarcastic expression meaning 'obviously' or 'of course.' It humorously answers a yes/no question where the answer is unquestionably yes.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and can be considered rude because of the use of 'shit.' Often used among friends to respond humorously and sarcastically to obvious questions. Similar to 'Is the sky blue?' or 'Does a bear shit in the woods?'. Best avoided in formal situations.

• Spanish: ¿acaso el Papa hace caca en el bosque? (expresión irónica para 'por supuesto')
• Portuguese (BR): o papa faz cocô no mato? (expressão irônica para 'óbvio')
• Portuguese (PT): o papa faz cocó na floresta? (expressão irónica para 'óbvio')
• Chinese (Simplified): 教皇會在森林裡拉屎嗎？（用來表示“當然”/“廢話”）
• Chinese (Traditional): 教宗會在樹林裡大便嗎？（用來表示“當然”/“廢話”）
• Hindi: क्या पोप जंगल में शौच करता है? (व्यंग्यात्मक रूप से 'बिल्कुल' के लिए)
• Arabic: هل البابا يتغوط في الغابة؟ (تعبير ساخر يعني 'بالطبع')
• Bengali: পোপ কি জঙ্গলের মধ্যে হাগে
• Russian: Папа что, в лесу срет
• Japanese: ローマ法王は森でうんこしますか
• Vietnamese: giáo hoàng có đi vệ sinh trong rừng không
• Korean: 교황이 숲에서 똥을 싸냐
• Turkish: Papa ormanda sıçar mı
• Urdu: کیا پوپ جنگل میں پیشاب کرتا ہے؟
• Indonesian: apakah paus buang air besar di hutan

Example Sentences

Are we meeting at 7? Does the pope shit in the woods?

basic

Is it cold in Alaska? Does the pope shit in the woods?

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Do you like pizza? Does the pope shit in the woods?

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"Did Sarah pass her driving test?" "Does the pope shit in the woods! Of course she did."

natural

"Will you be at the party tonight?" "Does the pope shit in the woods? I wouldn't miss it for anything."

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You're asking if I want free tickets? Does the pope shit in the woods!

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