How to Pronounce "have your ass in a sling"
expression
HAV yor, yoor ASS in uh-SLING
hav yaw ASS in ay-SLING
Definition
This informal and slightly vulgar expression means to be in serious trouble or facing difficult consequences, often because of something you've done wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫɪŋ
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /æs/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /slˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor, yoor ASS in uh-SLING
UK
hav yaw ASS in ay-SLING
Listen in Context
If you don't finish your homework, you'll have your ass in a sling.
He knew that lying would have his ass in a sling if his parents found out.
Don't mess around at work, or you'll have your ass in a sling.
If the boss catches you skipping meetings, you could have your ass in a sling.