someone's arse off
The phrase 'someone's arse off' is a British English idiom used to describe putting in intense effort or working extremely hard. It is considered vulgar and is typically used in informal contexts.
Definition
C1General
(informal, vulgar)To work or exert oneself with intense effort.
Example
- He worked his arse off to meet the deadline.
- She trained her arse off for the marathon.
C1General
(informal, vulgar)To engage in an activity with great enthusiasm or vigor.
Example
- They partied their arses off all night.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "someone's arse off":
on someone's assbust one's assdie on one's arseyour asskick someone's assbust assdie in the assmy asson the bumput oneself aboutbreak one's back