shut the front door

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Meaning · English

shut the fuck up (usually expressing disbelief)

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

What in the Sam Hill just happened to him? Shut the front door.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shut the front door” mean?

shut the fuck up (usually expressing disbelief)

Is “shut the front door” formal or informal?

shut the front door is generally slang.