If you can't stand the heat, then stay out of the kitchen.

If the task you are pursuing puts too much pressure on you, then you should not pursue the task. (Especially if the pressure exceeds the benefits of the task.)

My boss saw that I was in panic mode to get my job done today. Instead of words of encouragement, she said to me "If you can't stand the heat, then stay out of the kitchen." ..What a bitch!

by cjammer911 July 13, 2013

Don't jump in my water if you can't swim..........

Don't come at me asking me do you wanna fight if you cant fight.

Girl1: Ayee thot wanna fight...
Girl2: Don't jump in my water if you can't swim.........."

by LOL NIgger September 22, 2014

you can't teach an old dog new tricks

It means that it is very hard to change someones habits

You can't teach an old dog new tricks when they have been used to using a cell phone instead of a smart phone.

by Zahraa June 13, 2017

Ah Fuck I can't believe you've done this

Expression of anger after someone has annoyed you

"Ah fuck I can't believe you've done this Barry why did you break my mum's lamp."

by Anti-hypofritz February 26, 2017

if you can't bear the fire, don't place the wood

used when a person provokes others but can't bear when they react, the teaser doesn't like and try to escape

John : You're so stupid Don
Don: I'm not as stupid as your sister
John : don't talk about my sister
Don: If you can't bear the fire, don't place the wood.

by dulce br June 24, 2009

Don't play the game if you can't play the game

A common phrase meaning don't mess with someone if you can't handle their response

How did you fool me!
Hey kiddo, don't play the game if you can't play the game.

by davygraham February 20, 2018

You Can't Always Get What You Want

What is said by parents when their spoiled kids start asking for stuff they can't afford.

Michelle: So for my sixteenth birthday, I want Black Ferrari and a penguin.
Dad: You can't always get what you want.

by haham September 7, 2012