shut the front door

English

Pronunciation

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Phrase

shut the front door

1. (minced oath, euphemistic, slang) shut the fuck up (usually expressing disbelief)

   Synonym: shut the fridge

   • 2019, Jumanji: The Next Level:

     What in the Sam Hill just happened to him? Shut the front door.

Usage notes

• "Shut his/her/your front door" is used less frequently.

Related terms

• STFU