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take your show on the road
What does take your show on the road mean?
To cause problems serious enough that you are transferred out; 'blowing the spot.'
"Keep starting fights and you'll take your show on the road."
Origin
Ironic use of the touring-performer phrase.
Frequently asked questions
What does take your show on the road mean in prison?
It means causing enough trouble that you get transferred out to another facility, also known as 'blowing the spot.'
How is the phrase used?
It's usually a warning, as in 'keep starting fights and you'll take your show on the road,' meaning your behaviour will get you shipped elsewhere.
Where does the phrase come from?
It's an ironic twist on the touring-performer expression about taking an act on tour.
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