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whoop ass

idiom
Meaning

To beat or strike.


Origin

disputed origin

From English whoop (variant of whip) + ass.

Examples
SIMPLE

The boxer is ready to whoop ass in the ring tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

If you keep bothering my little brother, he is going to whoop your ass.

COMPLEX

The underdog fighter entered the arena with a fierce determination to whoop ass and claim the championship title.

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

    drag ass

    To move slowly, or lag behind.

  8. 08

    find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight

    Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.

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