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kicks up the arse

kicks up the arse is the plural of kick up the arse.

Meaning of kick up the arse

Noun

kick up the arse (plural kicks up the arse)

  1. (UK, slang, vulgar) A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

Questions about kicks up the arse

What is kicks up the arse the plural of?
Kicks up the arse is the plural of kick up the arse.

Words near kicks up the arse in the dictionary

  1. kicks to the kerb
  2. kicks up
  3. kicks up a fuss
  4. kicks up dust
  5. kicks up one's heels
  6. kicks up the arse
  7. kicks up the ass
  8. kicks up the backside
  9. kicks up the bottom
  10. kicks up the bum
  11. kicks up the butt

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