(one's) ass is grass In english explanation

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

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2022-03-22 09:03

Meaning of (one's) ass is grass

(one's) ass is grass slang rude

One is going to be killed.

His ass is grass because he's the only witness.

 Someone is going to be beaten. 

Don't let me see you one more time, or else your ass is grass.

Someone is going to receive heavy punishment, especially by being dismissed, expelled, grounded, and so on.

"She's missed the deadline for the third time" - "Her ass is grass".

If John's dad knows that he played truant, his ass is grass!

Other phrases about:

To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

Open a Can Of Whoop-Ass

Beat someone up

be for the high jump

Someone is going to receive a harsh punishment for what he or she has done something wrong.

Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape.

Small-time criminals will face the full consequences of the law while those who commit large-scale crimes will go unpunished.

Give Someone A Black Eye
Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.

Origin of (one's) ass is grass

“Your ass is grass” originates from the fact that when someone dies their body decomposes to become fertilizer for grass, hence someone’s ass being grass. The origin of “Your ass is grass” is the shorthand of the expression “Your ass is grass and I’m the lawnmower”. The full statement when said to a person means that the individual making the statement believes that they have complete domination or control over the person the expression is directed to.

The Origin Cited: grammarhow.com .
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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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