have (one's) ass in a sling

Note: This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers.

have (one's) ass in a sling

1. 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!

See also: ass, have, sling

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have one's ass in a sling

and have got one's ass in a sling

Sl. 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?

See also: ass, have, sling

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

have someone's ass in a sling

put someone's ass in a sling

AMERICAN, INFORMAL, RUDE

If 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.

See also: ass, have, sling

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

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.

See also: ass, have, sling

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

sling
nail (one) to the wall
nail someone to the wall

词组	have (one's) ass in a sling
释义	have (one's) ass in a sling Note: This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers. have (one's) ass in a sling 1. 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! See also: ass, have, sling Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have one's ass in a sling and have got one's ass in a sling Sl. 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? See also: ass, have, sling McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. have someone's ass in a sling or put someone's ass in a sling AMERICAN, INFORMAL, RUDE If 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. See also: ass, have, sling Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. 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. See also: ass, have, sling McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: sling nail (one) to the wall nail someone to the wall
随便看	catch out catch red-handed catch sight of catch sight of (someone or something) catch somebody in the act catch somebody napping catch somebody off guard catch somebody on the hop catch somebody red-handed catch somebody's eye catch somebody with their pants down catch someone cold catch someone flat-footed catch someone napping catch someone off guard catch someone on the hop catch (someone or something) in (something) catch someone red-handed catch (someone) red-handed, to catch someone's eye catch (someone's) fancy catch (someone) some other time catch (someone) with his pants down, to catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar catch someone with their pants down