(one's) ass off



(one's) ass off

slang A phrase used to emphasize the preceding verb as having been done to the maximum degree. I worked my ass off to get where I am today! He laughed his ass off when his little brother came home covered in mud.
See also: ass, off

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Timoteotee-mo-TE-o (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Idoyaee-DHOI-ahSpanish
Babbs[bæbz]
LenzLENTSGerman
Goldsmith['gəuldsmiθ]
Alcaeusal-SEE-əs (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)