holy shit
Expression of terror, awe, surprise, astonishment, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Holy shit, look at how fast that car is driving.”
“When he saw the massive bill for the car repairs, he whispered, holy shit, that is expensive.”
“Upon witnessing the sheer scale of the mountain range for the first time, she could only mutter, holy shit, under her breath.”
From *holy* + *shit*. No earlier record or specific named attribution is provided in the source.
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and shit
Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.
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beat the shit out of
To beat (someone) severely.
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does the Pope shit in the woods
Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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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.
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dumb shit
Alternative spelling of dumbshit.
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eat shit
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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everything one touches turns to shit
Everything someone uses or does fails or becomes worse.
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flip shit
To freak out.
Last updated August 10, 2026