Shove it
verb phrase
A rude and dismissive instruction to stop talking or quit your actions.
If you don't stop complaining, you can shove it!
Often appears as...
- you can shove it
- go and shove it
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb phrase
To reject or dismiss something or someone.
I told my boss where he could shove his job
Often appears as...
- shove it where the sun doesn't shine
- can shove it up his...
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb phrase
A rude and dismissive instruction to stop talking or quit your actions.
If you don't stop complaining, you can shove it!
Often appears as...
- you can shove it
- go and shove it
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb phrase
To reject or dismiss something or someone.
I told my boss where he could shove his job
Often appears as...
- shove it where the sun doesn't shine
- can shove it up his...
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Tone
The phrase 'shove it' often expresses anger or irritation, and can offend people if used improperly.
The waiter got my order wrong, but I decided it wasn't worth it to tell him to shove it.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
'Shove it' is casual and not appropriate for formal or polite conversation.
At the formal dinner, I quietly voiced my complaint instead of rudely saying 'shove it'.
Pro Tip 3/3Escalate Conflict
Using 'shove it' can escalate a disagreement or conflict, so use it with caution.
When my friend started teasing me, I laughed instead of responding with 'shove it' and making things worse.
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Tone
The phrase 'shove it' often expresses anger or irritation, and can offend people if used improperly.
The waiter got my order wrong, but I decided it wasn't worth it to tell him to shove it.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
'Shove it' is casual and not appropriate for formal or polite conversation.
At the formal dinner, I quietly voiced my complaint instead of rudely saying 'shove it'.
Pro Tip 3/3Escalate Conflict
Using 'shove it' can escalate a disagreement or conflict, so use it with caution.
When my friend started teasing me, I laughed instead of responding with 'shove it' and making things worse.
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Tone
The phrase 'shove it' often expresses anger or irritation, and can offend people if used improperly.
The waiter got my order wrong, but I decided it wasn't worth it to tell him to shove it.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
'Shove it' is casual and not appropriate for formal or polite conversation.
At the formal dinner, I quietly voiced my complaint instead of rudely saying 'shove it'.
Pro Tip 3/3Escalate Conflict
Using 'shove it' can escalate a disagreement or conflict, so use it with caution.
When my friend started teasing me, I laughed instead of responding with 'shove it' and making things worse.
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