If he thinks I will agree to that, he can go sit on a tack.
sit on a tack
idiomAn expression of contempt or dismissiveness directed at someone, particularly in the case of disagreement.
When the manager suggested we work through the weekend, the team told him he could sit on a tack.
Rather than engaging in a polite debate, she dismissed his arrogant proposal by telling him he could sit on a tack.
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change of tack
A reversal of an opinion.
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hold tack
To last or hold out.
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sit back
To relax, to not exert oneself.
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sit in
To attend a class, educational presentation, meeting, etc. for one time, as a visitor.
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sit in for
To substitute; to take somebody's place.
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sit in with
To join (often as an observer, supervisor or outsider) a group working together on a task.
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sit on
To block, suppress, restrain (something).
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sit on one's ass
To be very lazy and idle, especially when immediate action is required.