kick someone's ass
The phrase 'kick someone's ass' is a North American slang term used to describe defeating, dominating, or motivating someone, often with a sense of aggression or intensity.
Definition
B2Competition
(informal, slang)To decisively defeat someone in a contest or competition.
Example
- Our team is going to kick their ass in the finals.
C1Physical Confrontation
(vulgar, slang)To physically assault someone, often causing significant harm.
Example
- He threatened to kick my ass if I didn't leave.
B2Motivation
(informal, slang)To strongly motivate or push someone to improve their performance or take action.
Example
- She kicked my ass into gear to finish the project on time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kick someone's ass":
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