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shit in someone's Cheerios

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of piss in someone's cornflakes.


Origin

disputed origin

From the breakfast food Cheerios. The term comes from the notion that defecating in someone's Cheerios would ruin their day.

Examples
SIMPLE

Don't let his bad mood shit in your Cheerios today.

CONTEXTUAL

I was having a great morning until my boss started complaining and totally shit in my Cheerios.

COMPLEX

Even though the project was going well, the manager's sudden criticism seemed designed to shit in everyone's Cheerios.

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Last updated July 12, 2026