ass in the grass

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Meaning · English

The situation of a soldier deployed in active combat.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ass in the grass” mean?

The situation of a soldier deployed in active combat.

Is “ass in the grass” formal or informal?

ass in the grass is generally slang, vulgar.