Meaning of the word "(the) shit hits the fan" in English
What does "(the) shit hits the fan" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
(the) shit hits the fan
US /ðə ʃɪt hɪts ðə fæn/
UK /ðə ʃɪt hɪts ðə fæn/
Idiom
1.
a situation when a problem or crisis becomes public and causes a lot of trouble or anger
Example:
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When the news of the scandal broke, the shit hit the fan.
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He knew that if his boss found out, the shit would hit the fan.
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