On (one's) hunkers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on (one's) hunkers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-12 09:08

Meaning of On (one's) hunkers

Synonyms:

on your haunches

On (one's) hunkers prepositional phrase

In squatting position

The players were exhaustedly down on their hunkers after the 2-hour-long match.

The little girl is on her hunkers looking for her penny.

He went down on his hunkers to cuddle his puppy.

Other phrases about:

sitting shotgun
To sit in the passenger seat of a motor vehicle, next to the driver
 
stand pat (on something)

If one stands pat on something, he or she sticks firmly to it.

stretch your legs
To go for a walk, especially when you have been sitting for a long time
low man on the ladder

The person (either male or female) with a low level of experience, authority, influence, or importance in a social or corporate hierarchy

keep (one's) (something) warm

Hold the position for someone or take their responsibility until they are back

Origin of On (one's) hunkers

“Hunker” first emerged in the Scots language in the 18th century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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