Kiss the rod In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "kiss the rod", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-08 01:07

Meaning of Kiss the rod

Kiss the rod informal verb phrase

To submissively accept punishment.

Mary kissed the road although she did nothing wrong.

Instead of arguing with your parents, you should kiss the road.

Mark kissed the road without declaring who headed the rebellion.

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Used to say that you accept someone as they are without judging them for their faults,or the strange habit or feature of their character

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To admit or accept that something you have done or said was wrong
not have a bar of (something)

To not accept or have anything to do with something

take somebody/saomething into one's heart

To welcome or have very strong feelings of liking and caring for someone or an animal.

leap at (someone or something)

To hop toward or to readily accept someone or something.

Grammar and Usage of Kiss the rod

Verb Forms

  • kissed the rod
  • kisses the rod
  • kissing the rod
  • to kiss the rod
The verb "kiss" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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