英语词汇ass in a sling的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

ass in a sling. The Dictionary of American Slang says that to have one’s ass in a sling means “to be or appear to be sad, re- jected, or defeated.” Originating in the South perhaps a centu- ry ago, the now national expression was probably suggested by someone with his arm in a sling, that image being greatly and humorously exaggerated. A good story claims that this ass is really a donkey, that the expression comes from a prac- tice of blacksmiths rigging slings for donkeys, or asses, be- cause they can’t stand on three feet while being shoed. But the good story isn’t a true story. Donkeys can stand on three feet, and so far as is known, no blacksmith ever shod a donkey in a sling.

词汇	ass in a sling
词源	ass in a sling. The Dictionary of American Slang says that to have one’s ass in a sling means “to be or appear to be sad, re- jected, or defeated.” Originating in the South perhaps a centu- ry ago, the now national expression was probably suggested by someone with his arm in a sling, that image being greatly and humorously exaggerated. A good story claims that this ass is really a donkey, that the expression comes from a prac- tice of blacksmiths rigging slings for donkeys, or asses, be- cause they can’t stand on three feet while being shoed. But the good story isn’t a true story. Donkeys can stand on three feet, and so far as is known, no blacksmith ever shod a donkey in a sling.
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