kick up the arse
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kick
up
the
arse
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plural
kicks up the arse
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UK
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slang
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vulgar
)
A
severe
reprimand
, especially one to
motivate
someone into doing something.
Synonyms
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kick up the ass
kick up the backside
kick up the bottom
kick up the bum
kick up the butt
kick in the butt
kick in the pants
kick in the rear
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