"SHTF" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. (when the) Initialism of shit hits the fan: used among survivalists to refer to an apocalyptic event Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: shit hits the fan (extra: used among survivalists to refer to an apocalyptic event)
    Sense id: SHTF-en-phrase-y5ym5P64

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