kick in the pants en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(informal) A forceful reminder to start or get going.
That kid needs a kick in the pants to get his homework done today.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kicks in the pants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
light a fire under · kick someone in the pants
Synonyms
kick in the rear · kick up the arse
Translations (7)
ru пе́ндель (reminder to start) · fr coup de pied au derrière (reminder to start) · fi potku takapuoleen (reminder to start) · it calcio nel sedere (reminder to start) · cmn 激励 (reminder to start) · fr coup de pied au cul (reminder to start) · cmn 督促 (reminder to start)