A phrase that is stereotypically attributed to people from Maine, usually by people in the lower New England states to feel superior to our Northern neighbors (like we don't talk funny enough). It has to be said with a northern Maine accent: "there" is pronounced "they-ahh" and "here" is pronounced "hee-yahhhh." The "you" is implied and does not need to be said.
by jimbolaya August 14, 2010
Get the you can't get there from here mug.You will arrive at your destination when the driver decides your time of arrival. Usually used by stubborn nazis who do not know how to drive fast. May also be used as a method to stall if you are lost.
Kids in the back seat: Dad, we've been driving for 2 hours, it was only supposed to take an hour to get to the park.
Dad: You get there when you get there!
Kids in the back seat: That doesn't tell us anything, when are we going to get there!
Dad: You get there when you get there!
Kids in the back seat: Look dad! I think that's it up ahead
Dad: Shutup kids!!, *slaps*
Dad: You get there when you get there!
Kids in the back seat: That doesn't tell us anything, when are we going to get there!
Dad: You get there when you get there!
Kids in the back seat: Look dad! I think that's it up ahead
Dad: Shutup kids!!, *slaps*
by DJF bubba April 7, 2008
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• Get-There-itis
• you get there when you get there!
• you can't get there from here
• You can’t get there from here
• Dead dog on a fence don't get there by itself
• I'll burn that bridge when I get there
• We'll burn that bridge when we get there.
• we'll burn the bridge when we get there...
• You'll find out when we get there
A saying that is usually percieved as a malaphor, but can be used to describe the determined yet patient way of getting things done. The meaning could be explained as "we'll come to the bridge, cross it, burn it and move on."
"Have you started studying for finals? There are three of them for three days in a row."
"Nope only for the first one. The rest... Well, we'll burn that bridge when we get there."
(meaning one at a time)
"Nope only for the first one. The rest... Well, we'll burn that bridge when we get there."
(meaning one at a time)
by hrckanja July 14, 2016
Get the We'll burn that bridge when we get there. mug.An alternative version of the slang "we'll cross the bridge when we get there", means pessimistically delaying a reaction to an impending situation.
Driving to the mall...
Joe Blow: Do we eat at Taco Bell or that Chinese place that you like?
Jane Shane: We'll burn the bridge when we get there...
Joe Blow: Do we eat at Taco Bell or that Chinese place that you like?
Jane Shane: We'll burn the bridge when we get there...
by ChicaSoy April 16, 2013
Get the we'll burn the bridge when we get there... mug.A child/teenager's most dreaded words to hear when travelling in the car driven by an irate/irritated parent or other authority-figure, and having asked either "Where are we going?" or "What are you going to do?" This hotly-uttered reply indicates that the adult is either feeling guilt-ridden about the fairness/appropriateness of whatever horrid/torturous action(s) are scheduled for the trembling youngster, or else he does not wish to debate/argue about whatever is in store for said wretched passenger, and so he does not want to reveal the details until the last minute.
When a parent/grownup snaps, "You'll find out when we get there!", usually it means one of four things:
(1) You'll be sent to either a doctor for painful/invasive "treatment", or suffer a long/boring lecture with one or more emotionless preachy counselors who don't seem to truly listen or even care about you personally.
(2) You'll be forced to perform one or more difficult/unpleasant/exhausting tasks.
(3) You'll be compelled to spend hours with one or more fellow humans who are of exceedingly undesirable-to-you nature, and/or who will be super-strict with you, feed you insipid/minuscule meals, forbid/severely limit fun activities, etc.
(4) You'll be subjected to horrendous punishment/discipline of some sort. Keep in mind, however, that physical punishment has been outlawed in many areas and is now widely frowned upon, so hopefully you will not actually get beaten, slapped, or otherwise physically traumatized. You may, however, be made to publicly apologize to a lot of people, stand for hours on a street-corner with a huge "I like to ___ whatever misbehavior you're accused of" sign, etc. Be sure to keep notes, take photos/video, and/or otherwise document all events as they occur, however; not only will this make your tormentors reluctant to incriminate themselves by "going too far" in their harshness, but it will also give you proof to file formal complaints with appropriate authorities afterwards if you feel that your treatment was undeserved/illegal/excessive.
(1) You'll be sent to either a doctor for painful/invasive "treatment", or suffer a long/boring lecture with one or more emotionless preachy counselors who don't seem to truly listen or even care about you personally.
(2) You'll be forced to perform one or more difficult/unpleasant/exhausting tasks.
(3) You'll be compelled to spend hours with one or more fellow humans who are of exceedingly undesirable-to-you nature, and/or who will be super-strict with you, feed you insipid/minuscule meals, forbid/severely limit fun activities, etc.
(4) You'll be subjected to horrendous punishment/discipline of some sort. Keep in mind, however, that physical punishment has been outlawed in many areas and is now widely frowned upon, so hopefully you will not actually get beaten, slapped, or otherwise physically traumatized. You may, however, be made to publicly apologize to a lot of people, stand for hours on a street-corner with a huge "I like to ___ whatever misbehavior you're accused of" sign, etc. Be sure to keep notes, take photos/video, and/or otherwise document all events as they occur, however; not only will this make your tormentors reluctant to incriminate themselves by "going too far" in their harshness, but it will also give you proof to file formal complaints with appropriate authorities afterwards if you feel that your treatment was undeserved/illegal/excessive.
by QuacksO July 9, 2018
Get the You'll find out when we get there mug.A situation where streets have been subject to so much traffic calming modification (eg fences, traffic lights, one way streets) that it is impossible to get to the place you want, even though you can see it clearly.
Tourist: "I want to go to that shop but there's nowhere to cross the street."
Local: "You can't get there from here. You have to go back the way you came to the traffic lights, cross over to the other side of the street, walk back this way, go past here, then three blocks down there's a pedestrian crossing, cross back to this side, and head back down this way."
Tourist: "That's ridiculous!"
Local: "Yeah, but what can you do?"
Local: "You can't get there from here. You have to go back the way you came to the traffic lights, cross over to the other side of the street, walk back this way, go past here, then three blocks down there's a pedestrian crossing, cross back to this side, and head back down this way."
Tourist: "That's ridiculous!"
Local: "Yeah, but what can you do?"
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