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It was then used to mean 'a sudden state of activity (or inactivity) or state of mind', as in this early example, taken from William Warner's Albion's England, 1586: His seruants fear his solemn fittes.. The phrase 'fits and starts' is somewhat tautological, as both allude to sporadic activity.
Origin. This is sometimes used with the intention of meaning 'go and beat/whack sand' - with the back of a shovel or similar. That's not the original meaning though, as is made clear from the longer and less-often used version of the phrase - 'go pound sand up your ass'.The phrase originated in the US and although common there, especially the midwest states, it isn't frequently heard in other countries.hat's not the original meaning though, as is made clear from the longer and less-often used version of the phrase - 'go pound sand up your ass'. The phrase originated in the US and although common there, especially the midwest states, it isn't frequently heard in other countries.