a kick up the arse
Note: This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers.
a kick up the arse
A forceful gesture or message of some kind (usually delivered with good intentions) that acts as motivation to the (previously unmotivated) recipient. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The threat of divorce was the kick up the arse he needed to start working on improving his marriage.
See also: arse, kick, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a kick up the backside
- kick in the (seat of the) pants, a
- a kick in the pants
- kick in the pants
- kick in the pants, a
- a kick in the butt
- kick in the butt
- put the tin hat on (something)
- ram (something) home
- ram something home