kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Our team is ready to kick ass and take names today.”
“The new manager arrived with a clear plan to kick ass and take names to improve our sales figures.”
“Determined to overcome years of stagnation, the candidate entered the debate ready to kick ass and take names, leaving her opponents stunned by her aggressive strategy.”
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ass over teakettle
Tumbling upside down.
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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beat someone's ass
To thrash someone.
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bite my ass
Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bust ass
To work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.
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cover someone's ass
To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that a person is not blamed or punished for his or her conduct.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
Last updated August 10, 2026