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Meaning of the arse is gone right out of 'er | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Matters, especially economic matters, have gone very wrong; things are out of control.

Canada, Newfoundland, especially

Examples

“We are about to leave the relative security of 2008. And about to enter what will be a desolate end to this decade. The arse has indeed gone clean out of 'er.”
“Tracker: I got the lens working from 17 to 85mm, but aperture control and AF gave up the ghost. Just bought a replacement 17-85mm at Futureshop in St John's. Oldguywithacamera: Yikes! Like the Newfs say, "The arse is gone right out of 'er" warranty?”
“Wayne: “The financial situation is so depressing I think we’re headed for total economic collapse.” Kevin: “Da arse is gone right out of ‘er.””
“A vessel flying before the wind. That can be kind of a warm fuzzy metaphor, until the wind blows a gale and suddenly, "Now luh, da arse is gone right out of er."”

CEFR level

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

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