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kick ass and take names

idiom
Meaning

To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.


Examples
SIMPLE

Our team is ready to kick ass and take names today.

CONTEXTUAL

The new manager arrived with a clear plan to kick ass and take names to improve our sales figures.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ass over teakettle

    Tumbling upside down.

  2. 02

    beat someone's ass

    To thrash someone.

  3. 03

    bite my ass

    Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

  4. 04

    bite my shiny metal ass

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  5. 05

    bust ass

    To work hard, especially when trying to achieve a goal.

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  8. 08

    drag ass

    To move slowly, or lag behind.

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