be tight-assed

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be tight-assed

rude slang To be overly concerned with small, insignificant details. Primarily heard in US. I asked Molly to proofread our proposal because she's so tight-assed that she'll definitely notice the slightest mistake!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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  • pickers
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