This is a fairly common euphemism (in my neck of the woods at least) to denote the act of performing a task in an unconventional and often illogical manner and contrary to accepted norms, especially in reference to the commonly held/acknowledged order of actions within the given undertaking.
A classic example: Pouring the milk into a cup before the boiling water when making a cup of tea.
Good folks; In relation to the above, can you cite me examples that you have experienced wherein folks you have encountered in life have performed tasks in an arse about face manner?
If you’re feeling particularly bold, perhaps you’d like to share (and subsequently be ridiculed by all and sundry here) any idiosyncratic arse about face acts you perform? |
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"Always put the milk in first!
Tastes better and doesn’t stain the cup as much. Disagree and your just wrong   "
I've always put milk in first, obviously for coffee not tea, is that wrong? |
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"If you’re feeling particularly bold, perhaps you’d like to share (and subsequently be ridiculed by all and sundry here) any idiosyncratic arse about face acts you perform?"
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I once engaged in pillow talk •before• having sex. She wasn't impressed because she had to wake me up when I fell asleep mid-conversation. 
In my defence I was only 21. |
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I once engaged in pillow talk •before• having sex. She wasn't impressed because she had to wake me up when I fell asleep mid-conversation.
In my defence I was only 21."
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