have got (one's) ass in a sling
(redirected from have got their asses in a sling)have got (one's) ass in a sling
rude slang To be sad, upset, or disappointed (possibly due to having been punished). A: "Why's Phil got his ass in a sling today?" B: "I think the boss wasn't thrilled that he in his budget late."
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