to be on someone's ass
1someone's ass is on the line — (someone s) ass is on the line American, very informal! if someone s ass is on the line, they are in a situation where they will be blamed if things go wrong. I hope this conference is a success my ass is on the line here …
2someone’s ass is grass — phr. someone has had it; It is the end for someone. □ You do that again, and your ass is grass! □ If I don’t get there on time, my ass is grass …
3put someone's ass in a sling — I put (or have) someone s ass in a sling get someone in trouble you managed to put his ass in a sling along with your own II put someone s (or have one s) ass in a sling vulgar slang cause someone to be (or be) in trouble …
4kick someone's ass — kick (someone s) ass mainly American, very informal! to punish someone or to defeat someone with a lot of force. The General saw the conflict as a chance for the Marines to go in and kick ass. We want to go into the game and kick some ass …
5be on someone's ass — be on (someone s) ass 1. to annoy someone by always watching what they are doing and criticizing them. She was on my ass all morning telling me the things I was doing wrong. 2. to be driving too close to the car in front of you. There s a… …
6kick someone's ass — kick (someone’s) ass mainly american impolite phrase to punish or defeat someone If he gives you any problems, let me know and I’ll kick his ass. Thesaurus: to defeat someone in a game, competition or argumentsynonym Main entry: kick …
7chew someone's ass out — chew (someone s) ass (out) American, very informal! to speak or shout angrily at someone because they have done something wrong. His boss will chew his ass if he doesn t finish the report on time …
8chew someone's ass — chew (someone s) ass (out) American, very informal! to speak or shout angrily at someone because they have done something wrong. His boss will chew his ass if he doesn t finish the report on time …
9get someone's ass — get (someone s) ass American, very informal! to find someone and punish them for something they have done. Don t worry the cops ll get that maniac s ass …
10kiss someone's ass — kiss (someone s) ass American, very informal to try too hard to please someone and to agree with everything they say, in a way which other people find unpleasant. If you want promotion around here, you re going to have to kiss ass …
