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Definition

To sit down.

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In Context

  • "The young Fleming went in search of Smyllie in the Palace Bar, where he and his group were discussing the arguments for and against the Resurrection. "Bring your arse to an anchor, boy," Smyllie instructed Fleming, before ordering him to come for a formal[…]."
  • "‘Well, in that case,’ said Kelly, ‘bring your arse to an anchor,’ inviting him to sit down."
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Related Idioms

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Tumbling or falling; upside-down.

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arse over tit

Tumbling; falling; upside-down, unstable or unbalanced.

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bring down the curtain

To bring something to an end.

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bring down the hammer

To treat very harshly.

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bring down the house

To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.
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