* sting the mule
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY Older Generations
To escape from an uncomfortable situation or to be forced to move on or leave by others. For example, as in when a person is being held back at a place by a never-ending stubborn conversation and wants or needs to move on to do other things.
"A conversa está boa e tudo, mas preciso picar a mula."
"The talk is fine and all, but I need to sting the mule."
Submitted April 2021 by anonymous