kicked ass
Won decisively, impressively
Kicked ass means performed impressively or achieved dominance.
The phrase suggests forceful success—winning decisively, excelling beyond expectations, or overwhelming opposition: The band kicked ass last night, She kicked ass on the exam.
Also used as general enthusiasm: That movie kicked ass.
The past tense of kick ass, which functions the same way.
Defeating an opponent
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- crushed itSucceeded impressively
- smashed itSucceeded spectacularly
nailed it · killed it · slayed · demolished · destroyed · annihilated · obliterated · trounced
Hostile and confrontational
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- powerfulHaving great strength
- intenseExtreme in degree
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
vigorous · dynamic · energetic · potent · forceful · mighty · hard-hitting · relentless
Causing great wonder
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
spectacular · brilliant · extraordinary · remarkable · incredible · superb · masterful · awesome
victory
Defeating an opponent
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- crushed itSucceeded impressively
smashed it · nailed it · killed it · slayed · demolished · destroyed · annihilated · obliterated · trounced · routed
aggressive
Hostile and confrontational
fierce · vigorous · dynamic · energetic · potent · forceful · mighty · hard-hitting · relentless · ferocious
amazing
Causing great wonder
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
phenomenal · spectacular · brilliant · extraordinary · remarkable · incredible · superb · masterful · awesome · badass
kicked assbombed
Failed spectacularly, utterly
tanked · crashed and burned · flopped · sucked · fell flat
kicked asscowered
Shrank back in fright
backed down · wimped out · chickened out · rolled over · caved
kicked asswimped out
Surrendered to cowardice
coasted · slacked off · mailed it in · gave up · played it safe
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