Shit the tin

Its broken , not working, useless

My airconditioner has shit the tin

by BevvyO June 12, 2021

does what it says on the tin

A product or process that just does what it's required to do, often used for lacklustre things that are just about good enough for a job, but nothing special.

That phone is pretty simple, but it does what it says on the tin so it'll do for now.

by UKSnootyFox June 15, 2016

exactly what it says on the tin

Someone with little technical knowledge who gives a review of a product or service would say this phrase.
They would feel as if they are handing out good advice to people; But in reality they dont have the experience or analytical ability to give a detailed review.

John: "How is your new camera?"
Bill: "it does exactly what it says on the tin"

John has no idea whether the camera is good or not. He just knows that it takes photos.
If Bill had more technical knowledge, he would have given more useful information.

by Jamesrice March 6, 2021

exactly what it says on the tin

The label on the item in question is self descriptive, and leaves no doubt as to what is contained in the package.

"Tin" refers to what they call "cans" in England.

"This label says 'fireworks'. What's in the box?" "Exactly what it says on the tin.

by Dennis October 10, 2003

Eating out of the tin disease

a disease affecting human beings and apes where the eater can die.

"Fuck me, I think I've got eating out of the tin disease from that can of tuna"

Craig Stewart 20/01/2005

by frank pubes January 20, 2005

sucking the tin man's dick

Smoking pot from a pipe

If anyone needs me I'll be out in the hall, sucking the tin man's dick.

by SuperBinBall September 5, 2009

Smokin' the tin

When you aren't doing much, doing something for the sake of not doing nothing, got it?

"hey, I've been trying to get a hold of you all day, what are you up to"

"oh, you know, just smokin' the tin"

by chastidy green July 20, 2007