blow this popsicle stand

English

Etymology

Unknown, although several theories with no basis in fact have been circulated.[1]

Pronunciation

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Verb

blow this popsicle stand (third-person singular simple present blows this popsicle stand, present participle blowing this popsicle stand, simple past blew this popsicle stand, past participle blown this popsicle stand)

  1. (US, slang, humorous) To leave an establishment speedily.
    Well, we've been at this bar for two hours; let's blow this popsicle stand and go to the nightclub.

Usage notes

  • Chiefly used with let's: "let's blow this popsicle stand"

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References

  1. ^ https://www.thehistoryofenglish.com/lets-blow-this-popsicle-stand#origins-of-lets-blow-this-popsicle-stand
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