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Meaning of if it's yellow let it mellow | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

In order to save water, do not flush the toilet every time you urinate.

Examples

“It's a tad gross that I haven't been able to flush, but if it's yellow, let it mellow ... and run like hell-o.”

“He went on to explain: I'm not gonna waste like a gallon and a half of water that we're stealing from the Colorado River just cuz I took a pee, you know like, 'if it's yellow let it mellow,' you know, don't flush it.”

“Explanation: No! I did not have to follow the, “if it's yellow, let it mellow” rule—in fact, if I did follow that rule I would probably still be single.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

if it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it down if looks could kill if memory serves if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle if my grandmother had balls, she'd be my granddad if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a bike