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take that back and put it where ya stick it

a catchy phrase to use when you want someone to take back an offensive comment.
“hey man, i really hated that game today!”
“dude, take that back and put it where ya stick it! it was a good game!”
by yo-yo 🪀 June 21, 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 19, 2025
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dano puts

a name made for somebody called daniel putnam but there annoying friend creates a wierd nickname for them
friend: Hey Dano Puts
Me: Plz dont call me that
by fggfdsssswwe March 9, 2017
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Put it

Verena do you want to put it?
-thanks Jota! That’s really kind
by Jota123 April 23, 2023
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Put it on

Simply: do your thing

That's what big L meant in '95 with the hit "put it on" and may be the origin of this slang (not sure)
"I'm pretty nervous about going on stage man"

"No worries man, just put it on."
by Dorpel010 September 6, 2017
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