"I'll get my coat" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From a recurring sketch in British 1990s comedy series The Fast Show, in which a character embarrasses himself and announces "I'll get my coat" before departing. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I'll get my coat
  1. (Internet slang, UK, humorous) An admission that one has embarrassed oneself and should leave. Wikipedia link: The Fast Show Tags: Internet, UK, humorous Synonyms: IGMC [initialism] Related terms: cheque, please, too much information Translations (Translations): ჩემით გავალ (čemit gaval) (Georgian)
    Sense id: en-I'll_get_my_coat-en-phrase-E7VYx3X5 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Georgian terms with redundant script codes

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