tin arse
noun Australian /NZ informal
An exceptionally lucky person: I’d be happy to be a tin arse for just one day at the races...
- His reputation as a tin arse lasted right to the end of his stay in the States.
- Luke couldn't believe my tin arse since I had picked the winner 'again' when we were betting together.
- Never praise a good shot – 'Tin-arse!' is the highest praise allowed.
Origin
Late 19th century: from tin 'money', figuratively 'luck'.
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