sit one's ass down
A rude and vulgar directive requesting someone to take a seat.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Sit your ass down and listen to me.”
“The teacher told the rowdy student to sit his ass down before he got in trouble.”
“After the man continued to pace the room aggressively, the guard finally ordered him to sit his ass down and remain quiet.”
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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