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does the Pope shit in the woods

idiom
Meaning

Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.


Origin

disputed origin

A combination of the two rhetorical questions is the Pope Catholic? and does a bear shit in the woods?. Compare is a bear Catholic?.

Examples
SIMPLE

Do you want to win? Does the Pope shit in the woods?

CONTEXTUAL

When my friend asked if I wanted to go to the concert, I replied, 'Does the Pope shit in the woods?'

COMPLEX

He asked if I was interested in the promotion, and I answered with a sarcastic, 'Does the Pope shit in the woods?'

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    and shit

    Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.

  2. 02

    babe in the woods

    A person who is innocent, naive, inexperienced, or helpless, especially with respect to an unfamiliar situation or environment.

  3. 03

    beat the shit out of

    To beat (someone) severely.

  4. 04

    do me good/s

    [Cockney slang]wood/s

  5. 05

    does the Pope wear a funny hat

    Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.

  6. 06

    don't shit where you eat

    One should not cause trouble in places, groups, or situations that one holds as important or necessary to one's happiness or well-being.

  7. 07

    dumb shit

    Alternative spelling of dumbshit.

  8. 08

    eat shit

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

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