"SHTF" meaning in All languages combined

See SHTF on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

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  1. Initialism of (when the) shit hits the fan: used among survivalists to refer to an apocalyptic event. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: (when the) shit hits the fan (extra: used among survivalists to refer to an apocalyptic event) Derived forms: SHTFer Related terms: TEOTWAWKI
    Sense id: en-SHTF-en-phrase-FcngEWO2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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