IdiomThe Absurd
English
Englishwhere the sun doesn't shine
Meaning: Somewhere hidden; also a rude way of naming the body.
Example: “He keeps his spare key where the sun doesn't shine: taped under the shed.”
Origin: A coy way of pointing somewhere unmentionable, usually in the phrase "you can stick it where the sun doesn't shine." It is American slang from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Italian: dove non batte il sole Literally: Where the sun does not beat
More English idioms
- without a fight With no resistance at all.
- pave the way To prepare the ground so that something can happen later.
- catch someone off guard To surprise someone who is not prepared.
- all at once Suddenly, with no warning.
- do more harm than good To make matters worse while trying to help.
- drag one's feet To delay deliberately.
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