A phrase that is commonly used when ordering an acquaintance to refrain from any frantic behavior, using an image of calming one's internal bucket.
Person #1: "Oh my god, I don't know how I'm going to pay for my bills, child support, and not to mention my tuition for community college!!! What the hell am I supposed to do?!"
Person #2: "Dude, calm your bucket."
Person #1: "... What?!"
Person #2: "Calm your bucket"
Person #1: "What the hell is that supposed to mean?!"
Person #2: "Just calm your f*cking bucket!!!"
Person #1: "Sounds like you need to calm your bucket."
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