Get (one's) arse in gear In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-19 12:08

Meaning of Get (one's) arse in gear

Get (one's) arse in gear British slang rude

You can use this slang under the alternative forms: "get (one's) arss into gear", "put (one's) arse in gear", "have (one's) arse in gear".

Used to ask somebody to do something quickly in an impolite manner

You promised faithfully to cook dinner for me, then get your arse in gear and do it!

Thursday is the deadline for the assignment, so I have to get my arse in gear and finish it now.

The meeting is about to happen, so you'd better get your arse in gear,

Other phrases about:

get down to cases

To start working on something seriously or determinedly; to start doing what needs to be done

get our ass in gear

To start getting moving.

Grammar and Usage of Get (one's) arse in gear

Verb Forms

  • to get (one's) arse in gear
  • gets (one's) arse in gear
  • got (one's) arse in gear
  • getting (one's) arse in gear

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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