Kick one's ass In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-07 02:07

Meaning of Kick one's ass

Synonyms:

kick butt

Kick one's ass rude slang

To win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc; punish someone (A possessive noun stands between"kick" and "ass")

 

 

 

My mom will kick my ass if she notices I sneaked out.

The superhero always kicks his foes' asses and saves the world.

To hit or kick somebody hard, many times.  (A possessive noun stands between"kick" and "ass")
 

Hide there. When he shows up, we will kick his ass together.

They took him out into the street and kicked his ass.

To produce a successful result or what was wanted or intended.
 

The beauty treatments of this spa have been kicking ass. I can tell that it clearly rejuvenates my skin.

The system is kicking ass less. It helps me manage the company effortlessly.

To be extremely good. 
 

This dish really kicks ass! Bring me one more of it.

Wow, your apartment kicks ass. I wish I had one too.

To make someone eager to do something.

 

 

 

 

 

After a complaint of customers about how long they had been waiting, the manager went into the kitchen and started kicking chefs' asses.

These motivational videos kicked my ass and started to change my lifestyle.

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The top quality

Grammar and Usage of Kick one's ass

Verb Forms

  • kicked one's ass
  • kicking one's ass

The verb "kick" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Kick one's ass

This slang dates from the mid 1900s.

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