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kiss ass

idiom

to flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.


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  1. 01

    ass over teakettle

    Tumbling upside down.

  2. 02

    beat someone's ass

    To thrash someone.

  3. 03

    betray with a kiss

    To betray someone in a seemingly inconspicuous or innocuous manner.

  4. 04

    bite my ass

    Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

  5. 05

    bite my shiny metal ass

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  6. 06

    blow a kiss

    To kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.

  7. 07

    bust ass

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

  8. 08

    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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