Don't shit where you sleep 

Don't mess things up where you live or work

My friend was acting ungrateful to his roommate and I said don't shit where you sleep dude

Don't shit where you sleep by Catwoman1995 August 13, 2017

don’t shit where you sleep 

A saying that basically means, don’t fuck up in a place you have to be around, examples include school, work or your home

“That guy sold dope out of his mom’s house and his parents called the cops on him. I guess this is a reminder, don’t shit where you sleep at.”

don’t shit where you sleep by George N. May 2, 2025

Don't shit where you eat

Do not cause trouble in a place where you must be on a regular basis. Often used with workplace romances but can also apply to relationships with students at your school or starting shit in general.

Kyle tried to ask Jennifer out. I told him don't shit where you eat.

Don't shit where you eat by A1988 February 16, 2020

she knows where her shit gets buttered

Referring to a female, or occasionally male, who knows where to go for the best deal, opportunity, lifestyle, and does so.

"I kicked her out and she went crawling back to you - she knows where her shit gets buttered!"

she knows where her shit gets buttered by Slic Ric September 10, 2013

Don't Shit Where I Eat

This term is used to explain the reasons NOT to date a co-worker.

The translation is essentially saying that you are not willing to mess up (shit) where you are making a living for your bread and butter (eats).

Even though I would love to go out with you, Simone, I don't shit where I eat.

Don't Shit Where I Eat by Haleys Comments June 11, 2006

don't shit where you eat

This phrase means "do not have romantic relationships with any co-workers." Basically, you don't want to make yourself uncomfortable (by potentially having a romantic relationship get ugly, or "shitting") at the place where you work ("where you eat").

Dude #1: "damn a really hot blonde just started working at my company. i'm gonna ask her out"
Dude #2: "dude, haven't you heard the saying: Don't shit where you eat?"

don't shit where you eat by whodey June 16, 2004

Lick me where I shit 

Another way of telling someone they can f-off

If the boss doesn't like my my idea, he can lick me where I shit.

Lick me where I shit by allbad July 2, 2005