bring one's arse to an anchor
To sit down.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Bring your arse to an anchor and rest for a while.”
“After standing in line for hours, I was relieved to finally bring my arse to an anchor in the theater seat.”
“The weary traveler entered the tavern, eager to bring his arse to an anchor by the fire after such a long and difficult journey.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026