The Coyote Clause is a "plea" or statement made during a conversation indicating you feel like a Coyote caught in a trap and, if necessary, you would be willing to bite your own leg off to get away from the person who is talking to you. The Coyote Clause should never be explained to the other person, but one can imply it something to be taken seriously. Often used to end conversations in which the other person will not stop talking about themselves.
I was talking on the phone to someone I met on a dating app; they wouldn't stop talking about death metal, so I invoked The Coyote Clause."
by Deangirl34 August 2, 2025
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