by THE$ETTY December 28, 2022

by polomint27 November 3, 2012

French phrase meaning essentially, a combination of "when the time is right (for you to know)" and "if and when you will be mature enough (to know)".
son: Dad, who is Jerry Sandusky? I keep hearing his name a lot lately on Fox News. And how is it possible for a coach to be accused of something so serious?
father: Oh. you'll learn en temps et lieux utiles. Now go sleep tight.
father: Oh. you'll learn en temps et lieux utiles. Now go sleep tight.
by Sexydimma September 29, 2012

the Latin phrase panem et circences can also be translated into modern American English as fast food and entertainment (whether it's sports, the movies, bowling, the media, or computer games) rather than bread and circuses as in The Roman Empire
by Sexydimma December 25, 2014

words standing for “eat the sand” meaning you should just go away and stop talking because no one likes you.
by niallshorsefeet January 10, 2021

a) (direct translation from Latin): bread and circuses
b) (adj): something that exists purely f-sag with no real concrete purpose
c) political scandals and entertainment as viewed on television and read in the newspapers
b) (adj): something that exists purely f-sag with no real concrete purpose
c) political scandals and entertainment as viewed on television and read in the newspapers
by Sexydimma July 14, 2014

....... and the usual suspects.
Generally used after naming and shaming some one or thing, giving permission for the listener to compile their own mental list of those who can be attibuted to the ghastly deed.
Generally used after naming and shaming some one or thing, giving permission for the listener to compile their own mental list of those who can be attibuted to the ghastly deed.
by Treedweller76 August 17, 2018
