shit floats

The opposite of "The cream rises". A saying used to denote that people in positions of power often got where they are through corruption and do not deserve the advantages they have

Tom: I got promoted again, the cream rises!
Tony: No dude, shit floats.

That shit wont float

When a person is displeased with a situation or current event

Peter: I hate it when Matthew steals my Tequila and tonic
Tom: "That shit wont float"

floating shit

That friend in the group chat who sees all the messages but never actually contributes to the conversation.

Hey Rosie, why were you being such a floating shit last night?