bring (one's) ass to an anchor



bring (one's) ass to an anchor

To be seated and still, likened to a ship being moored in place by an anchor. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Kids! Quit running around and bring your ass to an anchor!
See also: anchor, ass, bring

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Antonije-Serbian
Hiltrudehil-TROO-dəGerman (Archaic)
Giustinajoos-TEE-nahItalian
FrederikFRAY-də-rik (Dutch)Danish, Dutch
Norino-ṙeeJapanese
Morgan (1)MAWR-gən (English)Welsh, English, French