assume the position
(idiomatic, UK, punishment) Often used as an order to bend over, for example, to receive the traditional corporal punishment in a case of misbehaviour.
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What an f'ing moron. He just essentially guaranteed that they will turn down the deal. From their perspective I'm sure they would assume the position that they can't be seen as surrendering to threats.
What if you use them as you assume the position but remove once seated to commence evacuation activities?
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(idiomatic, UK, punishment) Often used as an order to bend over, for example, to receive the traditional corporal punishment in a case of misbehaviour.
“What an f'ing moron. He just essentially guaranteed that they will turn down the deal. From their perspective I'm sure they would assume the position that they can't be seen as surrendering to threats.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“What if you use them as you assume the position but remove once seated to commence evacuation activities?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(idiomatic, US, law enforcement) To turn away, with one's hands in a visible and unmovable position, so that one can be searched.
Now in this case, if the suspended bar were acted upon solely by the north pole of the magnet, it would assume the position AB
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