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sit on a tack

idiom
Meaning

An expression of contempt or dismissiveness directed at someone, particularly in the case of disagreement.


Examples
SIMPLE

If he thinks I will agree to that, he can go sit on a tack.

CONTEXTUAL

When the manager suggested we work through the weekend, the team told him he could sit on a tack.

COMPLEX

Rather than engaging in a polite debate, she dismissed his arrogant proposal by telling him he could sit on a tack.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    change of tack

    A reversal of an opinion.

  2. 02

    hold tack

    To last or hold out.

  3. 03

    sit back

    To relax, to not exert oneself.

  4. 04

    sit in

    To attend a class, educational presentation, meeting, etc. for one time, as a visitor.

  5. 05

    sit in for

    To substitute; to take somebody's place.

  6. 06

    sit in with

    To join (often as an observer, supervisor or outsider) a group working together on a task.

  7. 07

    sit on

    To block, suppress, restrain (something).

  8. 08

    sit on one's ass

    To be very lazy and idle, especially when immediate action is required.

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