occupation grunt

An audible grunt, cough, or clearing of the throat issued by an individual while using a stall in a public men's restroom, especially when they hear someone else entering. This is done to advise the incoming patron that the stall is occupied, helping them avoid any awkward attempts to open the door or worse, peer through the crack in the door. A grunt is best because this bypasses any dialogue or conversation- both of which are widely regarded as taboo in a public men's room.

Cletus: so I was dropping a deuce at the mall when I heard the door open, so I gave an occupation grunt, right? But that fool didn't know any bathroom etiquette and tried to open my door anyway. As if my pants around my ankles behind the closed door wasn't enough of a giveaway!

DeSean: damn, son, I know what you mean. Same shit happened to me the other day when I was at White Castle. Thanks a lot, Obama.

by Longrod Von Hugedong May 26, 2016

The Ship Had Sailed Before Its Occupants Made It To The Harbor

Also "The Ship Had Sailed Before Its Occupants Made It To The Port".

An idiom meaning the ship between characters was confirmed canon before people started shipping them.

Person 1: Doom Guy and Isabelle have already been confirmed canon by Nintendo.
Person 2: The Ship Had Sailed Before Its Occupants Made It To The Harbor

by Shugunou October 23, 2023