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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!

get out of the kitchen 

if you can't deal with the pressures and difficulties of a situation or task, you should leave others to deal with it rather than complaining.
He advised her to get out of the kitchen if the pressure became too much.
well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026