Canada· medium· informal
aller péter dans les fleurs
“to go fart in the flowers”
Meaning
to tell someone to clear off and stop bothering you
Explanation
A cheeky Quebec way of brushing someone off, often aimed at a daft remark.
Example
Arrête de te plaindre pis va donc péter dans les fleurs!
Quit whining and go take a hike!
Origin
Origin uncertain.
Where
Quebec
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