Meaning of 'Hit the fan'
What does the saying 'Hit the fan' mean?
Idiom: Hit the fan
Meaning:
When it hits the fan, or, more rudely, the shit hits the fan, serious trouble starts.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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