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The Cupboard

A term for a place that someone masturbates in.
"Look at ol' Thomas, wanking away in The Cupboard."
by Weedster Parker January 27, 2022
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A poo of so epic a proportion that no matter how many hands of paper towels you pull out to buff up your rusty star the old brown biro never runs out of ink , hide your socks

USED ALL THE CHUFFING BOG ROLL
Shouting from the bog ......
Throw up another bog roll love , Im clearing out the airing cupboard up here

Gone through more bog roll than a covid 19 panic buying individual
by Trentbridge Troll April 16, 2021
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(Idiom) Take the simple solution to a problem instead of over-complicating it.

Origin:
The phrase comes from an anecdote about a dog that kept stealing bread left on the kitchen counter. The owner tried punishing the dog, which worked if they were home, but the problem continued whenever the dog was unsupervised. When they asked for advice, someone simply said, “Can you put the bread in the cupboard?” Sometimes the easiest fix is the most effective one.

Usage:
If a simple action will prevent an unnecessary problem, and doesn’t inconvenience you, then just “put the bread in the cupboard.”

Completely unrelated to "put the fries in the bag."
"I was totally overthinking which flavor of coffee creamer to buy. All I needed to do was put the bread in the cupboard and get both. I had a buy-one-get-one coupon, anyway."

"Your roommate situation does sound annoying, but sometimes you just have to put the bread in the cupboard. Have you tried carrying your toiletries to and from the bathroom instead of leaving them in the shower? Maybe then they'll stop using your shampoo."
by crumbsalad November 19, 2025
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(Idiom) Take the simple solution to a problem instead of over-complicating it.

Origin:
The phrase comes from an anecdote about a dog that kept stealing bread left on the kitchen counter. The owner tried punishing the dog, which worked if they were home, but the problem continued whenever the dog was unsupervised. When they asked for advice, someone simply said, “Can you put the bread in the cupboard?” Sometimes the easiest fix is the most effective one.

Usage:
If a simple action will prevent an unnecessary problem, and doesn’t inconvenience you, then just “put the bread in the cupboard.”

Completely unrelated to "put the fries in the bag."
"I was totally overthinking which flavor of coffee creamer to buy. All I needed to do was put the bread in the cupboard and get both. I had a buy-one-get-one coupon, anyway."

"Your roommate situation does sound annoying, but sometimes you just have to put the bread in the cupboard. Have you tried carrying your toiletries to and from the bathroom instead of leaving them in the shower? Maybe then they'll stop using your shampoo."
by crumbsalad November 20, 2025
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Shit cupboard

Cupboard where you store all the stuff you don’t need but can’t bare to throw away, just in case.
Gaz said “ I had to replace my toilet on Sunday but to get to the stop cock I then had to empty my shit cupboard....
by Dan1ssol June 19, 2024
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Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)

A non newspeak term for Universal Basic Income (UBI).

When goods and services are technically available, visible in store windows, online websites and metaverses, but ordinary citizens can't access them due to shortages, rationing, price and an unacceptable social credit score.

Tantalus a Greek mythological figure, most famous for his punishment in Tartarus, was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches. The fruit ever eluding his grasp, the water always receding before he could take a drink.
Carmen: "I just got my UBI payment, but it's barely enough for rent."
Beth: "Classic TC"
Carmen: "fml and f Tantalus's Cupboard (TC)"
by jr99999 July 8, 2024
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council cupboards

Typical universal credit chav, painted over old wooden cupboards in a white wash that's basically transparent. Generally filthy inside and out
by Chazzyb July 25, 2023
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