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because "piss on your chips" means

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username34939508 · 09/10/2018 18:00

something different to me than the way it is used here?

My definition:

To put yourself at a long-term disadvantage through a foolhardy short-term action.

Whereas on MN it seems to mean spoiling someone else's fun.

OP posts:
ButchyRestingFace · 09/10/2018 22:44

I do appreciate the fact that meaning is important to you, OP. Smile

MadameGerbil · 09/10/2018 22:55

Have always thought it was someone who ruined another s not not an act of sec-sabotage as such

Ho

MadameGerbil · 09/10/2018 22:56

Oops self sabotage not sure where ho came from either!😅

Triskaidekaphilia · 09/10/2018 23:09

Spoiling someone else's fun like "rain on your parade"
This has just reminded me of my favourite (deliberately) mixed metaphor, exbf's "Don't piss on my parade" Grin

BackforGood · 10/10/2018 00:03

Yes, it's 'who pissed on your chips' ..... as in who spoilt your fun

You had something really good / really fun / really nice (ie your chips) and someone has come along and ruined it.

To put yourself at a long-term disadvantage through a foolhardy short-term action. is more 'Cutting of your nose to spite your face'

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