arse about face
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Placed or arranged the opposite way to the way it should be.
Register: slang
Examples
No wonder it doesn't look right mate, you've got the whole thing arse about face.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Arranged in a confused or haphazard way; muddled.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “arse about face” mean?
Placed or arranged the opposite way to the way it should be.
Is “arse about face” formal or informal?
arse about face is generally slang.