Yer erse is oot the windae

Yer erse is oot the windae

yer ERSE is oot the WIN-day jər ɛrs ɪz uːt ðə ˈwɪndeː
Phrase

You are revealing your bottom.

Example Sentences

"Yer erse is oot the windae!"
"If ye believe that, yer erse is oot the windae."

Etymology & History

Scottish expression meaning "you're wrong" or "you're talking nonsense." Literally "your arse is out the window" - a colorful way of saying someone is mistaken.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
Language
mild
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Formality
informal

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