ass over teacups

Commonly used in North America, this humorous expression describes a chaotic fall or a state of disarray.

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Definition

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(informal, colloquial)Falling or tumbling in a dramatic and uncontrolled manner.

Example

  • He tripped on the curb and went ass over teacups.

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(informal, colloquial)Being in a state of complete disarray or confusion.

Example

  • After the surprise announcement, the office was ass over teacups.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ass over teacups":

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