shower of shit
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈʃaʊər əv ʃɪt/
- Offensive
:
tormenta de mierda (vulgar)
- Whenever mistakes happen in that office, there's always a shower of shit from upper management.
Examples
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After her comments, she received a shower of shit from the media.
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The politician faced a shower of shit after the scandal broke.
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After the error was discovered, the manager unleashed a shower of shit on the whole team.
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The politician received a shower of shit from the public after his controversial statement.
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The politician faced a shower of shit from the media after his controversial remarks.
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After the proposal was announced, the committee received a shower of shit from angry constituents.
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The athlete's performance led to a shower of shit on social media, with fans expressing their disappointment.
Synonyms
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9.9
A strong public reaction of anger and criticism that causes chaos
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3.3
A sudden large amount of criticism aimed at someone or something
Antonyms
How Intense
- Literature
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4.8
- Offensive
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9.9
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3.3
- Informal
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6.8
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3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun 'shower' (a sudden outpouring) combined with 'shit' (vulgar term often used for insults or worthless things) yields a predictable metaphorical meaning of a sudden barrage of abuse or criticism. This follows the common English pattern 'shower of X' (e.g., 'shower of praise', 'shower of rain'), so a B1 learner who knows both words would very likely infer the intended sense despite the vulgar register.
Etymology
Shower of shit may come from the image of a sudden rain of dirty things, where a shower is a quick fall and shit is filthy matter falling or being thrown at someone. That's why it now means 'a sudden, strong burst of criticism'.