You Cannot Say Pop And Forget The Smoke

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You Cannot Say Pop And Forget The Smokeis an internet slang term that signifies taking action or facing consequences in response to someones actions or words. It emphasizes the idea that if someone starts a conflict or provokes others, they shouldn’t expect to escape the repercussions or backlash that result from their actions.

Examples:

A: Did you see John’s rude comment on social media about Sarah’s new hairstyle?
B: Yeah, that was totally uncalled for. You cannot say pop and forget the smoke. Sarah’s supporters will undoubtedly respond and defend her.

Person 1: I heard that Alex spread false rumors about Amanda behind her back.
Person 2: That’s not cool at all. You cannot say pop and forget the smoke. Amanda will surely confront Alex and set the record straight.

In example one, when John made an offensive comment about Sarah, he can’t expect to get away with it without facing a reaction from Sarah’s supporters. The phrase emphasizes that John shouldn’t expect to “forget the smoke” after his provocative comment.
In example two, Alex spreading false rumors about Amanda will undoubtedly lead to Amanda confronting him and addressing the situation. The term highlights that Alex can’t simply say something hurtful and then expect to avoid the consequences or “smoke” that ensue.

Synonyms:
ignore, overlook, neglect, disregard
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