Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put that in your pipe and smoke it
idiomatic expression
pʊt ðæt ɪn jʊər paɪp ənd smoʊk ɪt
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that someone should accept a difficult fact or situation, often with a sense of triumph or disdain.
Examples
- If you think you can ignore the consequences, put that in your pipe and smoke it!
- She finally revealed the truth about the project; put that in your pipe and smoke it!
- After he lost the game, his friend said, ‘Guess you need to put that in your pipe and smoke it.’
Meaning
It implies that the speaker has delivered a truth that the listener must acknowledge, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Synonyms
- Deal with it
- Accept it
- Take it or leave it
