kick arse
Defeat with gusto
Kick arse is the British spelling of kick ass, meaning to defeat decisively, perform impressively, or dominate.
Our team kicked arse in the tournament.
As an adjective (often hyphenated), kick-arse describes something exciting, powerful, or excellent: That was a kick-arse concert.
The phrase carries the same vulgar but energetic connotations as its American counterpart, expressing aggression, success, or enthusiasm.
- badasseryFormidably impressive demeanor
- beast modeSlang for peak performance
- excelSurpass all others
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- succeedAchieve a desired aim
take names · impress · dominate · total domination · bravado · swagger · overpower · no holds barred · triumph · fearlessness · balls to the wall · audacity · eclipse · conquer · take no prisoners · daring · thrash · prowess
kick arsetake a beating
surrender · give up · throw in the towel · submit · capitulate
kick arsephone it in
Perform with minimal effort
slack off · go through the motions · coast · drag one's feet · give up