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词汇 tin arse
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Definition of tin arse in English:

tin arse

noun
Australian, NZ informal
  • An exceptionally lucky person.

    I'd be happy to be a tin arse for just one day at the races
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Never praise a good shot – 'Tin-arse!' is the highest praise allowed.
    • Luke couldn't believe my tin arse since I had picked the winner 'again' when we were betting together.
    • Bob came out of it all right, didn' yer Bob? Tin arse Bob they call 'im.
    • His reputation as a tin arse lasted right to the end of his stay in the States.
    • Have been a total tin arse in the last year, Dad must be sending me luck!

Origin

Late 19th century: from tin 'money', figuratively 'luck'.

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