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Just put the cotton in the bag

Derogatory term used to discourage young African American males from pursuing a career in rap.
Upcoming rapper: I got a whole lotta girls, drugs and money.

Realistic YN: Just put the cotton in the bag bro
by YoungFlyFella September 30, 2024
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(Idiom) Take the simple solution to a problem instead of over-complicating it.

Origin:
The phrase comes from an anecdote about a dog that kept stealing bread left on the kitchen counter. The owner tried punishing the dog, which worked if they were home, but the problem continued whenever the dog was unsupervised. When they asked for advice, someone simply said, “Can you put the bread in the cupboard?” Sometimes the easiest fix is the most effective one.

Usage:
If a simple action will prevent an unnecessary problem, and doesn’t inconvenience you, then just “put the bread in the cupboard.”

Completely unrelated to "put the fries in the bag."
"I was totally overthinking which flavor of coffee creamer to buy. All I needed to do was put the bread in the cupboard and get both. I had a buy-one-get-one coupon, anyway."

"Your roommate situation does sound annoying, but sometimes you just have to put the bread in the cupboard. Have you tried carrying your toiletries to and from the bathroom instead of leaving them in the shower? Maybe then they'll stop using your shampoo."
by crumbsalad November 20, 2025
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Put em in a peach

A term used when attempting to impeach a president.
President: *does something bad*

The people: “Put em in a peach!”
by Joe lettuce January 12, 2020
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National put up your xmas decorations day

Because Halloweens just ended, its socially acceptable to put up christmas decorations
Dude 1 - "why are ur xmas decor up?"
Dude 2 - "its november first! halloween ended, its xmas time"
Dude 1 - "oh yeah, its National put up your xmas decorations day
by .tormentor November 1, 2021
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Put the fries in the bag

There's two definitions

Definition one: When an influencer is flopping so hard, people say put the fries in the bag because they think that they'll become a McDonald's worker later in life.

Definition two: When someone talks too much and isn't getting to the point, you say put the fries in the bag to make them get to the point.
" You're taking to long with this story, just put the fries in the bag"
by CHAERRIOS August 15, 2024
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Don't Put Pickle Juice in My Tea Pot

Amanda: "That's a cute dress, I wonder how it looks on someone who isn't fat"
Jessica: "Bitch! Don't put pickle juice in my tea pot!"
by BQuanchi November 4, 2015
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put bta

put bta means your about to put belt to that ass meaning your about to beat somebody's ass.
ouuuu jaz about to put bta on lyrik
by mwah_noman March 16, 2024
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