| 词汇 | have one's ass in a sling |
| 释义 | have one's ass in a sling Theme: UPSET tr. to be dejected or hurt; to be pouting. (Potentially offensive. Use only with discretion. Have got can replace have.)She's got her ass in a sling because she got stood up.Why do you have your ass in a sling? Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers. have (one's) ass in a sling1. rude slang To severely punish or berate one for a wrongdoing. When the boss finds out I haven't handed in my budget yet, he'll have my ass in a sling. 2. rude slang To be sad, upset, or disappointed (possibly due to having been punished). A: "Why does Phil have his ass in a sling today?" B: "I think the boss wasn't thrilled that he handed in his budget late." I hope you don't have your ass in a sling because of the things I said to you—I was just joking! have one's ass in a slingand have got one's ass in a slingSl. to be dejected or hurt; to be pouting. (Potentially offensive. Use only with discretion.) She's got her ass in a sling because she got stood up. So you didn't get a perfect score. Why do you have your ass in a sling? have someone's ass in a slingorput someone's ass in a slingAMERICAN, INFORMAL, RUDEIf someone has someone else's ass in a sling or puts someone else's ass in a sling, they punish them or cause trouble for them. I'm willing to bet Harris would put my ass in a sling for doing it. Note: You can also say that someone's ass is in a sling, meaning that they are in a difficult situation. His ass is in a sling and he knows it. have one’s ass in a sling tv. to be dejected or hurt; to be pouting; to be in trouble. (Usually objectionable. Have got can replace have.) She’s got her ass in a sling because she got stood up. |
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