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Shit or get off the can Meaning in English

expression

SHIT or GIT AWF thuh KAN
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 apártatePortuguese (BR): ou faz ou sai de cimaPortuguese (PT): decide-te ou sai da retreteChinese (Simplified): 要么做，要么让开Chinese (Traditional): 要嘛做，要嘛離開Hindi: या तो करो या छोड़ोArabic: إما أن تفعل أو تتنحىBengali: কিছু করো না হলে সরে যাওRussian: делай дело или уступи местоJapanese: ぐずぐずするな、決めろVietnamese: làm đi hoặc tránh raKorean: 할 거면 하고, 안 할 거면 비켜라Turkish: ya yap ya çekilUrdu: یا کرو یا ہٹ جاؤIndonesian: 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.

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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!

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

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

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