Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to kick someone's ass
idiomatic expression
/tə kɪk ˈsʌmbəʊdiz æs/
Definition
To defeat someone decisively or to reprimand someone harshly.
Examples
- After months of training, he was ready to kick his opponent’s ass in the championship match.
- Her boss really kicked her ass for missing the deadline.
- They thought they could win the game, but the other team came to kick some ass.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in informal contexts to indicate asserting dominance over someone in a competition or to express strong criticism.
Synonyms
- to defeat
- to thrash
- to scold
