kick in the pants
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kick in the pants
noun kicks in the pants
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A forceful reminder to start or get going.
That kid needs a kick in the pants to get his homework done today.
Similar: kick up the arse, kick in the rear
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noun reminder to start
| 中文 | 督促 dūcù, 激励 jīlì |
|---|---|
| Français | coup de pied au derrière, coup de pied au cul |
| Italiano | calcio nel sedere |
| Русский | пе́ндель péndelʹ |
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