have got (one's) ass in a sling
have got (one's) ass in a sling
rude slang To be sad, upset, or disappointed (possibly due to having been punished). A: "Why's Phil got his ass in a sling today?" B: "I think the boss wasn't thrilled that he in his budget late."
See also: ass, have, sling
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- sling
- go from one extreme to another
- go from one extreme to the other