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Meaning of bring one's arse to an anchor | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To sit down.

derogatory, idiomatic, rare, vulgar

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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