ass over tin cups
The phrase "ass over tin cups" is an idiomatic expression used primarily in American English, describing a humorous or chaotic fall.
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Definition
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(informal, slang)To fall in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner.
Example
- He tripped on the curb and went ass over tin cups.
C1General
(informal, slang)To be in a state of complete confusion or disarray.
Example
- After the surprise announcement, the office was ass over tin cups.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ass over tin cups":