Business Spotlight SCHIMPFEN IM BERUF^13
TOO OFFENSIVE
All the expressions in red and in the box on this page are truly
offensive. While crap (Scheiß(e), Kack(e)) and bullshit (Mist, Scheiße,
Schwachsinn) are generally viewed as milder than all the other combi-
nations, you should still use them with caution — or not at all.Expressing disbelief
He’s full of shit!
She knows jack shit! (US)
You’re shitting me!
I call bullshit.
Cut the crap!
That’s (utter) bullshit!
That’s crap!
That’s BS! (US)
That’s hogwash!
That’s absolute nonsense/
rubbish! (UK)
You’re pulling my leg!
You’re having me on! (UK)
You’re kidding me!
Talking about problems● (^) We’re in deep shit.
● (^) They need to get their shit
together.
● (^) The shit will hit the fan!
Showing agreement (often
sarcastically)
● (^) No shit, Sherlock!
● (^) No shit.
Showing indifference
● (^) I couldn’t give a shit!
● (^) I could give a shit! (US)
● (^) Tough shit!
Expressing anger
● (^) I’m so pissed (with him).
● (^) I’m really pissed off!
● (^) I don’t need this crap.