Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Pull Your Pants Down / Get Bent Over

Quick summary: Highly vulgar and aggressive slang meaning to be severely cheated, exploited, or victimized in a dishonest way.

What does it mean?

These are highly aggressive and vulgar slang terms used to mean to be severely cheated, financially exploited, or utterly defeated in a dishonest way. They use euphemisms for sexual abuse/humiliation to convey financial or physical aggression.

Is it positive or negative?

They are intensely negative, vulgar, and aggressive. Warning: These should be avoided in all but the most casual, aggressive, or coarse informal conversations.

When do you use it?

Used to complain about extreme financial loss or victimization.

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