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ESLBeginner Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Don't be an ass
Hello, would you please tell me what does it mean when somebody saying 'don't be an ass' ? Thanks.
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Don't behave in a stupid, annoying, ignorant, selfish, etc. manner - depending on what it is you are doing that makes the person think your behavior is bad.
- Don't behave in a stupid, annoying, ignorant, selfish, etc.
- manner - depending on what it is you are doing that makes the person think your behavior is bad.
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Don't behave in a stupid, annoying, ignorant, selfish, etc. manner - depending on what it is you are doing that makes the person think your behavior is bad.
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Silly could be another meaning.
I would add that it is best used only among friends; you won't endear yourself to anyone by saying this. I would also add that the reference is to the animal rather than the part of the body, so it isn't as "naughty" as it might sound to some.
I would add that it is best used only among friends; you won't endear yourself to anyone by saying this. I would also add that the reference is to the animal rather than the part of the body, so it isn't as "naughty" as it might sound to some.
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Hi,
Let me add this.
In Canada, I almost never hear the word '***' used in this way. To my ear, it sounds pretty old-fashioned.
Clive
Let me add this.
In Canada, I almost never hear the word '***' used in this way. To my ear, it sounds pretty old-fashioned.
Clive
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Not sure what part of Canada Clive is from...I live in Canada and I hear it everyday. Not sure if it is a popular term or just me! 
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