Meaning of sit on a tack | Babel Free
Definitions
- An expression of contempt or dismissiveness directed at someone, particularly in the case of disagreement.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sit, on, a, tack.
Examples
“I don't care what he thinks! He can just sit⟳ on a tack!”
“"Go sit⟳ on a tack!" she said, angrily.”
“"From now on, so far as I'm concerned, you can sit⟳ on a tack!"”
“And if the Devil doesn't like⟳ it, he can sit⟳ on a tack!”
“"You can sit⟳ on a tack!" He wanted to say⟳ it bad.”
“"You can sit⟳ on a tack," Harry fired back, then laughed, and Susan laughed with her.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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