hang an arse
to hang back, to be afraid to advance.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't hang an arse; just join the game.”
“The team was ready to start the project, but he continued to hang an arse until the manager pushed him forward.”
“Despite the clear opportunity for advancement, he chose to hang an arse, paralyzed by the fear of potential failure.”
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aris
[Cockney slang]arse
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arse end of nowhere
A very remote place.
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arse over tip
Tumbling or falling; upside-down.
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arse over tit
Tumbling; falling; upside-down, unstable or unbalanced.
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ask my arse
A common reply to any question; once common at court and among sailors, under the name of "selling bargains".
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beat someone's arse
Alternative form of beat someone's ass.
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bottle
[Cockney slang]arse
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bring one's arse to an anchor
To sit down.
Last updated August 10, 2026