arse about
The phrase "arse about" is British slang used to describe inefficient behavior or incorrect arrangement, often considered informal and potentially offensive.
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Definition
C1General
(informal, colloquial, potentially offensive)To behave in a silly or aimless manner, often wasting time.
Example
- Stop arsing about and get back to work.
C1General
(informal, colloquial, potentially offensive)To arrange or do something in the wrong or opposite way.
Example
- You've got the whole plan arse about; it's completely backwards.
Similar
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