tell someone where to shove it
This idiom is used to forcefully reject or express strong negative emotions toward someone, often in an offensive manner.
Definition
C1Colloquial Speech
(idiomatic, euphemistic, vulgar)To forcefully reject or express extreme anger, disgust, or hatred toward someone.
Example
- When he suggested I work overtime without pay, I told him where to shove it.
- After hearing the unfair criticism, she told them where to shove it and walked out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tell someone where to shove it":
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