Shine it on

From back in the '70s, meaning to "forget it" or "never mind"

"You wanna go out with me?"
"Well, I'm kinda busy..."
"Okay, shine it on."

Shine it on by Louisa D November 11, 2006

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shine it on

abandon something or someone
Dates from the early 1970's, derived from waving goodbye, a similar hand motion to polishing something.

This project is no longer relevant. Time to shine it on.

shine it on by KitCur February 20, 2009

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shine it on

to act like it doesn't bother you

Ricky's behavior was uncalled for, but I knew it was best that I just shine it on.

shine it on by Joey Low January 25, 2008

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