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{{image|shark pot|jpg|Eytmology corner: Originally, “cut bait” referred to cutting up the bait into portions suitable for a hook, so the expression means “make yourself useful, for crying out loud”. Latterly it has come to mean “cutting one’s fishing line” — giving up the fish altogether. So, “crap, or get off the pot”.}}}}“[[Use it or lose it]]”, in the vernacular. | |||
To carry on the rugby {{t|metaphor}}, when you have a good maul going forward, but momentum stalls and it looks like someone might have their hands on your ball, you might call “[[fish or cut bait]]!” to stop an untriggered [[termination event]] hovering indefinitely over you and freaking your out your investors. | To carry on the rugby {{t|metaphor}}, when you have a good maul going forward, but momentum stalls and it looks like someone might have their hands on your ball, you might call “[[fish or cut bait]]!” to stop an untriggered [[termination event]] hovering indefinitely over you and freaking your out your investors. |