Arabella Weir

If, however, you have richer pursuits in mind and know that no woman should be judged by how she looks - that everything she brings to the party is more important than the size of her arse - then refuse to be sucked into the never ending whirligig of self-doubting, self-hating madness that is stop-start dieting and crazy new exercise regimes.

British Comedian

Steve Marriott

People who got on their feet and freaked about were called idiot dancers. and nobody wants to be called an idiot dancer. But the whole idea of rock and roll is to get people off their arses - that's what it's about.

English Musician

Liam Gallagher

I need them, need them to give me a kick up the arse. Otherwise I'd just be sat-in getting fat, counting me money. It's good people living on your doorstep and looking through your bins. Gives you energy.

British Musician

Jamie Oliver

Young people can be disruptive and screw up classes. But even if they are being a pain in the arse it's a cry for help - they don't feel like they are being listened to.

British Chef

Harold Pinter

I could be a bit of a pain in the arse. Since I've come out of my cancer, I must say I intend to be even more of a pain in the arse.

English Dramatist

Wendell Mayes

Some smart man once said that on the most exalted throne in the world, we are seated on nothing but our own arse.

Ryan Kwanten

Whether I fall on my feet or fall on my arse, I dunno. You've got to take those risks.

Australian Actor

Rowan Atkinson

You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest.

English Comedian

e. e. cummings

A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.

American Poet

Francis Picabia

My arse contemplates those who talk behind my back.

French Artist

Arse is very informal and often considered rude; use in casual settings only.

Informal Slang

Avoid 'arse' in formal writing or speaking, instead use 'buttocks' or 'rear end'.

Not for Formality

Used jokingly among friends, but can offend if the relationship isn't close.

Humorous Insult

Calling someone 'an arse' can be very offensive; be cautious using this.

Offensive Insult

Express your annoyance by calling someone's actions 'a pain in the arse'.

Anger Expression

Used to describe pointless activities where time could be better spent.

Wasting Time

Often used among friends for light-hearted teasing about someone's behavior.

Playful Teasing

Combine 'arse' with prepositions to form phrasal verbs like 'arse about' or 'arse around'.

Common Phrasal Verbs

 It is a pain in the arse. This equality business is actually a pain in the arse. But for the first time in history, we have the technology; we have the know-how; we have the cash; we have the life-saving drugs.

Bono: Action for Africa

 your intellect of course you've asked how fast they can run well it's difficult to record her arse runs the figure I've just these six kilometers an hour