bring (one's) ass to an anchor

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bring (one's) ass to an anchor

To be seated and still, likened to a ship being moored in place by an anchor. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Kids! Quit running around and bring your ass to an anchor!
See also: anchor, ass, bring
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the home straight
  • a foothold in (something)
  • go aboard
  • in dock
  • get (one's) rocks off on (something)
  • a deer in (the) headlights
  • a deer in the headlights
  • broom closet
  • closet