shit or get off the pot en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, imperative, vulgar) Act now or state one's disinterest, make a decision, particularly in contexts where one is inconveniencing others by inaction and indecision.
Finally O'Donnell put his cup down and said, "Time to shit or get off the pot. Or fish or cut bait. Or however else you want to express it. Let's hear your ideas."
2007, Lee Child, Bad Luck & Trouble, →ISBN, page 81:We can't wait all night for you to decide whether you're going clubbing with us or going home, man – you need to shit or get off the pot.
Relateds
now or never · take a stand · put up or shut up