Word info

the arse

Noun

Meaning

the arse (uncountable)

(Australia, informal) A rejection; the termination of a relationship, especially employment.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I could be a bit of a pain in the arse. Since I've come out of my cancer, I must say I intend to be even more of a pain in the arse. Harold Pinter

I need them, need them to give me a kick up the arse. Otherwise I'd just be sat-in getting fat, counting me money. It's good people living on your doorstep and looking through your bins. Gives you energy. Liam Gallagher

The best cure for racism is to have somebody shoot at you. Man, it does not matter then what color the arse is that comes to save yours-black or white, you're ready to give it a big fat kiss. Wilbur Smith

Destiny can sometimes be history coming back to bite you in the arse. Hal Duncan

Young people can be disruptive and screw up classes. But even if they are being a pain in the arse it's a cry for help - they don't feel like they are being listened to. Jamie Oliver

Betwixt twae stools the arse falls down. Scottish Proverb

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