bring (one's) arse to an anchor
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bring (one's) arse to an anchor
To be seated and still, likened to a ship being moored in place by an anchor. Primarily heard in UK. Kids! Quit running around and bring your arse to an anchor!
See also: anchor, arse, bring
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.