Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kick-in-the-pants
idiomatic expression
/kɪk ɪn ðə pænts/
Definition
A motivational jolt or stimulus that encourages someone to take action or make a change.
Examples
- After months of procrastination, the deadline was the kick-in-the-pants I needed to start my project.
- Sometimes, we all need a little kick-in-the-pants to motivate us to reach our goals.
Meaning
An unexpected push to help someone realize they need to change their behavior or attitude.
Synonyms
- wake-up call
- motivation
- incentive
- impetus
