lick the pants off
To thoroughly and decisively defeat someone, either in a physical fight or, figuratively, in a competition.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Our team licked the pants off them in the final game.”
“Despite being the underdogs, our local players licked the pants off the visiting team during the championship match.”
“The seasoned veteran licked the pants off his younger opponent, proving that experience often triumphs over raw energy in high-stakes competition.”
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ants in one's pants
The condition of being agitated and constantly fidgeting.
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beat the pants off
To thoroughly and decisively defeat someone, either in a physical fight or, figuratively, in a competition.
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caught with one's pants down
Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.
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fly by the seat of one's pants
To pilot an aircraft without the aid of instruments and without a flight plan, using only instinct, visual observation, and practical judgment.
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get into someone's pants
To have sex with someone, especially for the first time.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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keep one's pants on
To stay calm.
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lick and a promise
A quick, not-very-thorough wash.
Last updated August 10, 2026