assholes and elbows

assholes and elbows

rude slang Said of people who are moving quickly. Often used in military contexts. We were all asshole and elbows, trying to get ready the barracks ready for inspection. All right, cadets, you know the drill! Assholes and elbows!
See also: and, asshole, elbow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be ready to roll
  • get ready
  • ready when you are
  • make ready to (do something)
  • raring
  • be raring to go
  • ready for prime time
  • all set to go
  • at a word
  • are