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kiss my ass

idiom
Meaning

Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.


Examples
SIMPLE

If he thinks I will do his work, he can kiss my ass.

CONTEXTUAL

When the manager demanded I work through the weekend without pay, I told him to kiss my ass.

COMPLEX

After years of enduring his condescending remarks, she finally stood her ground and told him to kiss my ass.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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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