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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 31, 2024 3:19:56 GMT
I'm currently listening to an American podcast called Ex-Wives Undercover. One of the hosts has said on multiple occasions "I was shitting myself."
In Australia, if someone says "I was shitting myself," it means that they were very scared. The context in what it was said on the podcast leads me to believe that it means something else in the US, but I can't quite work it out.
Another phrase that one of the hosts just used was "I would have pissed myself." The other host then said something like "Yes, a little bit of pee nearly came out." In Australia, if you say something like "I was pissing myself" or "I pissed myself," it means you were laughing really hard.
What do these two phrases mean to you?
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Post by snyder on Oct 31, 2024 3:22:40 GMT
Exactly what you have said they mean to in Australia.
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Post by Zee on Oct 31, 2024 3:23:17 GMT
1: shitting myself --you were really scared, I'd need to know what context to decide if they might have meant something else. Usually means along the lines of you were scared someone would find out something
2: pissed myself--you were either scared or laughing really hard
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Post by katlady on Oct 31, 2024 3:26:02 GMT
“Shitting myself” usually means you are scared. Like when someone is surrounded by three guys, they say “he was shitting himself.” Or if you barely miss getting hit by a car, you say “I was shitting myself”. How did the podcast use it?
“Peeing” usually when you laugh too hard. But it could be used when scared.
ETA - “I shit myself” could also be when you do something badly or mess up.
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 31, 2024 3:34:48 GMT
Exactly what you have said they mean to in Australia. 1: shitting myself --you were really scared, I'd need to know what context to decide if they might have meant something else. Hmmm, in that case I will have to go back and try to find the times she said it, to get the context. Because it really didn't sound like she meant she was scared. |
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Post by compeateropeator on Oct 31, 2024 5:19:21 GMT
Pretty much what you said. I was shitting myself = I was scared shitless. I was pissing myself, in my world, could either be laughing so hard you were pissing your pants or it could be you were so scared you were pissing your pants. It just depends on the context and I (and others I know) use it both ways
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 31, 2024 10:30:41 GMT
Exactly what you have said they mean to in Australia. 1: shitting myself --you were really scared, I'd need to know what context to decide if they might have meant something else. Hmmm, in that case I will have to go back and try to find the times she said it, to get the context. Because it really didn't sound like she meant she was scared. Yes, if you can find the original use I'd like to know too. I love these language threads! |
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Post by Laurie on Oct 31, 2024 14:22:24 GMT
Shitting myself: Scared
However, there is a variation of "I shit the bed" which means made a huge mistake.
Pissed myself: Laughing too hard
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Post by compeateropeator on Oct 31, 2024 14:29:55 GMT
Shitting myself: Scared However, there is a variation of "I shit the bed" which means made a huge mistake. Pissed myself: Laughing too hard We use “shit the bed” to mean that it broke or died…such as a car or piece of equipment. My car shit the bed and I need to get a new one. 😄 |
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Post by Laurie on Oct 31, 2024 14:31:22 GMT
Shitting myself: Scared However, there is a variation of "I shit the bed" which means made a huge mistake. Pissed myself: Laughing too hard We use “shit the bed” to mean that it broke or died…such as a car or piece of equipment. My car shit the bed and I need to get a new one. 😄 Oh yeah I forgot that shitting the bed works for that too. LOL |
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Post by paget on Oct 31, 2024 14:46:33 GMT
I’ve heard shit myself and pee myself also used for shock/surprise/flabbergasted. Like, did you see what Betty wore to work today? I about shit myself! — this is much less common than using for scared but I have heard it.
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Post by compeateropeator on Oct 31, 2024 15:11:31 GMT
I’ve heard shit myself and pee myself also used for shock/surprise/flabbergasted. Like, did you see what Betty wore to work today? I about shit myself! — this is much less common than using for scared but I have heard it. Yup, now that you mentioned this, we use it like this also. Who knew shitting themselves was so versatile.😆 ETA - That is also a ‘yup, I use it that way’ to FuzzyMutt’s post below of “I shit you not”. They just keep coming. Hahaha. |
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Oct 31, 2024 15:16:59 GMT
Exactly what you have said they mean to in Australia. 1: shitting myself --you were really scared, I'd need to know what context to decide if they might have meant something else. Hmmm, in that case I will have to go back and try to find the times she said it, to get the context. Because it really didn't sound like she meant she was scared. Perhaps… “I shit you not?” = I am serious, not messing with you (teasing you) or making something up. Usually in dire serious or very very joking way. Examples: (Background- Mom with dead bead baby daddy to friend.) I was looking at the custody mediation email from his attorney and his email address is “Greatdad123!” I shit you not!! Or, “I shit you not, I just bought this damn car for $60,000 and the engine knocks!! Also… in New England- specifically Mass… “Wicked pissah” is super funny. Along the lines of “taking a piss…” |
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Oct 31, 2024 18:20:25 GMT
I'm currently listening to an American podcast called Ex-Wives Undercover. One of the hosts has said on multiple occasions "I was shitting myself." In Australia, if someone says "I was shitting myself," it means that they were very scared. The context in what it was said on the podcast leads me to believe that it means something else in the US, but I can't quite work it out. Another phrase that one of the hosts just used was "I would have pissed myself." The other host then said something like "Yes, a little bit of pee nearly came out." In Australia, if you say something like "I was pissing myself" or "I pissed myself," it means you were laughing really hard. What do these two phrases mean to you? In the US piss/pissed = pee/peed as in literal urine. So Saying I nearly pissed myself that's like saying I nearly wet myself. Usually it's an expression from being surprised or scared. |
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Post by Fidget on Oct 31, 2024 19:31:13 GMT
I've heard Shit myself used when someone is shocked / very surprised as well as scared.
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Post by Rhondito on Oct 31, 2024 20:00:43 GMT
I’ve heard shit myself and pee myself also used for shock/surprise/flabbergasted. Like, did you see what Betty wore to work today? I about shit myself! — this is much less common than using for scared but I have heard it. This is the way I most often use it! Perhaps… “I shit you not?” = I am serious, not messing with you (teasing you) or making something up. Usually in dire serious or very very joking way. Examples: (Background- Mom with dead bead baby daddy to friend.) I was looking at the custody mediation email from his attorney and his email address is “Greatdad123!” I shit you not!! Or, “I shit you not, I just bought this damn car for $60,000 and the engine knocks!! This way is often used in my conversations... telling my friend, "You're shitting me!" "No, I'm telling the truth." |
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Post by StephDRebel on Nov 1, 2024 4:41:23 GMT
Exactly what you have said they mean to in Australia. 1: shitting myself --you were really scared, I'd need to know what context to decide if they might have meant something else. Hmmm, in that case I will have to go back and try to find the times she said it, to get the context. Because it really didn't sound like she meant she was scared. It came also be used when they're excited or freaking out maybe with surprise or happiness instead of fear. Oh my gosh, she kissed me and I was so surprised I nearly shit myself. It's gross, but yeah. When I mess something up really badly I'll sometimes say 'well I just shit the bed with that one" |
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