Citations:bring one's arse to an anchor


 * 2009, Julian Stockwin, Kydd, Hachette UK, ISBN 1848947356.
 * "Shut your face and leave him be, Jeb. Shift outa there, younker," the stout man said, thumbing at a ship's boy sitting at the end of the table. "Bring your arse to anchor, mate, we'll see you right." He added, "Dan Phelps, fo'c'sleman."
 * Kydd introduced himself, sat down and looked around respectfully.
 * 1988, J. Nazareth, The Psychology Of Military Humour, Lancer International, ISBN 8170620511.
 * "Have you got piles soldier?" "No, Sir," was the reply. "Well, in that case," said Kelly, "bring your arse to an anchor," inviting him to sit down.
 * 1983, Hugh Oram, The Newspaper Book: A History of Newspapers in Ireland, 1649-1983, Mo Books, ISBN 0950918407.
 * "Bring your arse to an anchor, boy," Smyllie instructed Fleming, before ordering him to come for a formal interview at 1 a.m.
 * 2014, Robert Shea, The Illuminatus! Trilogy, Constable & Robinson Ltd, ISBN 1780337574.
 * "Yes, I have many revelations for you," the old man said. "I was afraid of that. Isn't there some place where I can bring my arse to anchor, as my uncle Sid would say, before I listen to your wisdom? I'm sure it's going to be a long time in the telling."
 * 2013, Katherine Webb, The Misbegotten, Hachette UK, ISBN 1409131483.
 * "Bring your arse to anchor, wench," said old Peter Hawkes, who as ever could not tear his eyes from her red hair and tight bodice. Starling shrugged and pushed herself a space on the bench beside Dick.
 * 1996, Nancy Block, Once Upon a Pirate, HarperCollins Canada, Limited, ISBN 0061084719.
 * Perhaps — "Bring your arse to anchor, man!" McCairn used his normal bellow, shattering Winn's ears in the process. "You'll wear a groove inta the deck." Winn kept on pacing the length of his stateroom. "Sit!"