Tell (one) where to shove it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tell (one) where to shove it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-08-13 12:08

Meaning of Tell (one) where to shove it

Synonyms:

shove it up one's ass

Tell (one) where to shove it informal verb phrase rude slang

Used to indicate an expression of annoyance or anger.

If Mary lets me do the project alone, I will tell her where to shove it.

Jack asked me to lend him some money, but I told him where to shove it.

Other phrases about:

in the heat of the moment
To do or say something without thinking carefully because you're too excited or angry
spit blood/venom/feathers

Express one's feelings of anger very strongly in spoken words

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

to vent your spleen

to release your anger 

hell hath no fury (like a woman scorned)

A woman who has been rejected in love is the one who has the most anger.

Grammar and Usage of Tell (one) where to shove it

Verb Forms

  • tell (one) where to shove it
The verb "tell" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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