piss and moan
Gripe and grumble
Piss and moan is a vulgar expression meaning to complain persistently and irritatingly, often about trivial matters or things that can't be changed.
The phrase emphasizes the whiny, self-pitying quality of the complaints rather than legitimate grievances.
He'll piss and moan about the weather all day if you let him.
Someone who engages in this behavior habitually might be dismissed as always pissing and moaning.
- complainExpress discontent verbally
- whineComplain in high pitch
- gripeVoice minor displeasure
- grumbleLow, discontented murmuring
- kvetchHabitual grumbler
bellyache · beef · make a fuss · kick up a fuss · bitch · cry foul · nag · go on and on · carry on · lament · rant · sound off · discontentment · carp · grizzle · nitpick · sour grapes · grouse
piss and moangrin and bear it
Endure hardship without complaint
suck it up · take it on the chin · tough it out · soldier on · keep a stiff upper lip
piss and moantake action
Begin doing something
get on with it · problem-solve · buckle down · roll up one's sleeves · get to work
piss and moancount one's blessings
Acknowledge one's good fortune
look on the bright side · stay positive · give thanks · keep one's chin up
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