be (as) tight as a duck's arse
be (as) tight as a duck's arse
rude slang To be extremely frugal. If you're going to lunch with Derek, be prepared to pay for your own meal—he's tight as a duck's arse. My grandfather has always been as tight as a duck's arse. He's probably saved every dollar he ever made. Why did you tell Dad you bought $500 boots? You know he's tight as a duck's arse.
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