hold my beer

Before attempting stupidity

Hold my beer signals someone is about to attempt something reckless, foolish, or impressively stupid—as if handing off a drink before a stunt.

The phrase originated as something actually said before ill-advised physical feats, but now serves as internet shorthand for one-upmanship in bad decisions: Florida Man: "Hold my beer." Often used when someone or something outdoes an already outrageous situation.

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caution and risk assessment

hold my beerbetter safe than sorry

Prudence over risk

proceed with caution · safety first · I'll pass · slow your roll · pump the brakes

confidence and self-presentation

hold my beerhumility

Freedom from arrogance

deference · self-awareness

action vs. inaction

hold my beerstand down

Withdraw from readiness

hard pass · nope · count me out · I'm out · abstain

Family

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG