Flat On (One's) Ass explanation, meaning, origin - The Biggest Idioms Dictionary

Flat on (one's) ass In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "flat on (one's) ass", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-01-01 04:01

Meaning of Flat on (one's) ass

Flat on (one's) ass phrase informal figurative

On one’s buttocks. This phrase is commonly used to describe one's resting position after a fall.

She walked away unsteadily and fell flat on her ass.

When Jane was practicing her skating, she fell flat on her ass.

Totally drained.

By 6 o 'clock after a busy day, Mary is flat on her ass.

I'm flat on my ass because I ran all the way!

To be out of money.

You are flat on your ass, aren’t you? You can square your accounts with me at the end of the week.

I'm flat on my ass cause I must pay off my loan.

running on fumes

To continue operating with little energy, resources or money

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door

Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)

put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

Grammar and Usage of Flat on (one's) ass