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wind up one's bottoms

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To finish a job.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, obsolete

Examples

  • 1770, Joseph Banks, The Endeavour Journal of Sir Joseph Banks, entry for 1770 February 5 http://gutenberg.net.au/plusfifty.html#banks Myself and the Dr went ashore today to wind up our bottoms

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Antonyms: none provided

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