Do not have a pot to piss in In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "do not have a pot to piss in", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-07-17 08:07

Meaning of Do not have a pot to piss in (redirected from don't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of) )

Don't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of) rude slang

To be in a penniless state or have no money

I guess he cannot lend money to me because he doesn't have a pot to piss in.

When his career was over, he didn't have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of.

I can't go. I don't have a pot to piss in.

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Grammar and Usage of Don't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of)

  • don't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of)
  • didn't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of)
  • doesn't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of)
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these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

Example:

I have some troubles with my projects recently, but I know these things are sent to try us.

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