Ass chewing In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ass chewing", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-10 03:07

Meaning of Ass chewing

Synonyms:

Alpha Charlie

Ass chewing rude slang

A harsh statement showing one's disapproval.

 

I've got an ass-chewing from my boss for arriving late.

I bet he will receive an ass-chewing for his behaviour.

Other phrases about:

The pot calling the kettle black

Used to describe a situation in which people criticize and blame someone else for a fault, mistake or weakness that they also have themselves

be/come under fire

1. To be severely judged or criticized

2. To be attacked by gunshots

 

have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock

Have eccentric ideas, behaviours or actions; be crazy

take (some) heat

To put up with an amount of criticism or comtempt, mostly happen to an individual's perceived fault or something was done poorly.

get (a lot of) grief (from someone)

If a person "gets a lot of grief from someone", he or she receives a strong criticism or judgment for something.

Origin of Ass chewing

This slang dates from 1950s.

The Origin Cited: lexico.com .
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