Shit or get off the can Meaning in English

expression

US

SHIT or GIT AWF thuh KAN

UK

SHIT aw GET OFF thuh KAN

Definition

A rude, direct way to tell someone to stop hesitating and either take action or let someone else do it. Used when someone is delaying a necessary decision or step.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and considered rude or vulgar; only use with people you know well or in contexts where strong language is acceptable. Often used in work or personal situations to push someone to decide or take action. Variants: 'shit or get off the pot.'

• Spanish: decídete de una vez - hazlo o apártate
• Portuguese (BR): ou faz ou sai de cima
• Portuguese (PT): decide-te ou sai da retrete
• Chinese (Simplified): 要么做，要么让开
• Chinese (Traditional): 要嘛做，要嘛離開
• Hindi: या तो करो या छोड़ो
• Arabic: إما أن تفعل أو تتنحى
• Bengali: কিছু করো না হলে সরে যাও
• Russian: делай дело или уступи место
• Japanese: ぐずぐずするな、決めろ
• Vietnamese: làm đi hoặc tránh ra
• Korean: 할 거면 하고, 안 할 거면 비켜라
• Turkish: ya yap ya çekil
• Urdu: یا کرو یا ہٹ جاؤ
• Indonesian: lakukan atau minggir

Example Sentences

It's time to shit or get off the can.

basic

Stop waiting and shit or get off the can.

basic

He told her to shit or get off the can and make a choice.

basic

You've been thinking about it for weeks—just shit or get off the can already!

natural

Look, either make a move or shit or get off the can—we can't wait forever.

natural

The boss said if we can't decide, then it's time to shit or get off the can.

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