one's ass is grass
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Meaning · English
One is doomed (used as a threat).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
So if you're white and work for the system, watch your step. Whether you be a system cop, a control judge, or a crooked lawyer, your ass is grass.
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).
Common questions
What does “one's ass is grass” mean?
One is doomed (used as a threat).
Is “one's ass is grass” formal or informal?
one's ass is grass is generally slang.