Meanings
- idiomaticUsed to express an acceptance of misfortune.
Two Tears in a Bucket Award—Judi Killion
[1966, “Awards of Dubious Achievement”, in The Eagle, page 1893 more examples
Hank begins to protest, but William interrupts with, “That’s just two tears in a bucket, so motherfuck it!”
2001, Lisa M. Tillmann-Healy, Between Gay and Straight: Understanding Friendship Across Sexual Orientation, Rowman Altamira, →ISBN, page 143Even if he offends you personally, two tears in a bucket, fuck it.
2002, Lawrence Q. Markx, Evidence of a Cluttered Mind...: The New Testament, iUniverse, →ISBN, page 153But then my mind said, Hold up, I’ll bet those titties are going to fall down to the ground. Oh well, two tears in a bucket, I’m still gonna fuck it.
2011, M. A. Harris, I Cry Sometimes, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 38Synonyms: shit happens, such is life
Synonyms & antonyms
phraseUsed to express an acceptance of misfortune.
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