Learn English – the meaning of “put your ass in reverse”

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I couldn't get the meaning of "put your ass in reverse". I've heard this in Pitbull's song: Back up. Please clarify.

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As Trevor Clarke says, it's a rude way of saying, "Back up" or "leave."

It is probably derived from the also-rude saying, "Get your ass in gear" -- comparing someone's buttocks (and leg muscles) to a car that needs to be put into "drive" instead of "neutral" -- i.e., "Get moving! Quickly!"

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