haul someone's ashesとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

to haul (one's) ashes

1. (colloquial) To move someone's body, to move away.
   • 1996, Matt Braun, Bloody Hand, St. Martin's Press, ISBN 0312958390, page 222,

     Now ye and yore boys jest haul yore ashes and start makin' tracks back to the Yellowstone.

   • 2001, William W. Johnstone, Code of the Mountain Man, Pinnacle Books, ISBN 0786013044, page 265,

     "Then leave, you yeller-belly!" Luttie said. "You're paid up. Haul your ashes."

     "I believe I'll just do that little thing. I'm pullin' out...."

   • 2002, Matt Braun, Hangman's Creek, St. Martin's Press, ISBN 0312981759, page 91–93,

     Tate uncorked a haymaker, and Starbuck ducked low, belted him in the gut.... The impact buckled Tate.... He was out cold....

     "Anybody [referring to Starbuck] that can haul Sam Tate's ashes is my kinda of man...."

2. (euphemism) Have sexual intercourse with (someone).
   • 1989, Gilbert Sorrentino, Misterioso, in Pack of Lies, 1997 Dalkey Archive Press edition, ISBN 1564781542, page 349,

     "George Brent has got one hell of a schlong on him," Tabitha ventures.

     "And how!" Lucy agrees enthusiastically. "I'd haul his ashes for him any time."

   • 2002, Stephen J. Cannell, The Viking Funeral, St. Martin's Press, ISBN 0312983433, page 157,

     Just do me a favor: if you decide to haul her ashes, don't tell Victory. He's got a crush on her, and so far she won't give him any play.

   • 2004, Iceberg Slim, Mama Black Widow, Holloway House Publishing, ISBN 0870679317, page 293,

     I still get beautiful laddies to haul my ashes when my old balls get heavy.