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A commendation delivered to an individual who has done well can come in many forms. One of the fancy descriptions of excellence is included in the subject line of this question. However, in the quest to use this phrase appropriately, how should it be applied?
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A commendation delivered to an individual who has done well can come in many forms. One of the fancy descriptions of excellence is included in the subject line of this question. However, in the quest to use this phrase appropriately, how should it be applied?
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It would be helpful if you could give a link showing usage, because otherwise you either require someone who knows the answer to go look for a quote, or you will leave readers in the dark who are not familiar with the idiom.
– vectory
1 hour ago
What I generally heard was "kick ass and take names". And, no, it doesn't make a lot of sense. (I don't think it is as fashionable as it was 5-10 years ago.)
– Hot Licks
20 mins ago
Possible duplicate of What is the etymology of "…kick ass and take names"?
– Jason Bassford
15 mins ago
As mentioned, the idiom is kick ass and take names. It's simply used to describe somebody's behaviour—not their profession or pastime. Nor does it describe doing something well. It just means not putting up with something, doing something to correct the behaviour, and making a note of the offenders.
– Jason Bassford
11 mins ago
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A commendation delivered to an individual who has done well can come in many forms. One of the fancy descriptions of excellence is included in the subject line of this question. However, in the quest to use this phrase appropriately, how should it be applied?
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A commendation delivered to an individual who has done well can come in many forms. One of the fancy descriptions of excellence is included in the subject line of this question. However, in the quest to use this phrase appropriately, how should it be applied?
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It would be helpful if you could give a link showing usage, because otherwise you either require someone who knows the answer to go look for a quote, or you will leave readers in the dark who are not familiar with the idiom.
– vectory
1 hour ago
What I generally heard was "kick ass and take names". And, no, it doesn't make a lot of sense. (I don't think it is as fashionable as it was 5-10 years ago.)
– Hot Licks
20 mins ago
Possible duplicate of What is the etymology of "…kick ass and take names"?
– Jason Bassford
15 mins ago
As mentioned, the idiom is kick ass and take names. It's simply used to describe somebody's behaviour—not their profession or pastime. Nor does it describe doing something well. It just means not putting up with something, doing something to correct the behaviour, and making a note of the offenders.
– Jason Bassford
11 mins ago
add a comment |
It would be helpful if you could give a link showing usage, because otherwise you either require someone who knows the answer to go look for a quote, or you will leave readers in the dark who are not familiar with the idiom.
– vectory
1 hour ago
What I generally heard was "kick ass and take names". And, no, it doesn't make a lot of sense. (I don't think it is as fashionable as it was 5-10 years ago.)
– Hot Licks
20 mins ago
Possible duplicate of What is the etymology of "…kick ass and take names"?
– Jason Bassford
15 mins ago
As mentioned, the idiom is kick ass and take names. It's simply used to describe somebody's behaviour—not their profession or pastime. Nor does it describe doing something well. It just means not putting up with something, doing something to correct the behaviour, and making a note of the offenders.
– Jason Bassford
11 mins ago
It would be helpful if you could give a link showing usage, because otherwise you either require someone who knows the answer to go look for a quote, or you will leave readers in the dark who are not familiar with the idiom.
– vectory
1 hour ago
It would be helpful if you could give a link showing usage, because otherwise you either require someone who knows the answer to go look for a quote, or you will leave readers in the dark who are not familiar with the idiom.
– vectory
1 hour ago
What I generally heard was "kick ass and take names". And, no, it doesn't make a lot of sense. (I don't think it is as fashionable as it was 5-10 years ago.)
– Hot Licks
20 mins ago
What I generally heard was "kick ass and take names". And, no, it doesn't make a lot of sense. (I don't think it is as fashionable as it was 5-10 years ago.)
– Hot Licks
20 mins ago
Possible duplicate of What is the etymology of "…kick ass and take names"?
– Jason Bassford
15 mins ago
Possible duplicate of What is the etymology of "…kick ass and take names"?
– Jason Bassford
15 mins ago
As mentioned, the idiom is kick ass and take names. It's simply used to describe somebody's behaviour—not their profession or pastime. Nor does it describe doing something well. It just means not putting up with something, doing something to correct the behaviour, and making a note of the offenders.
– Jason Bassford
11 mins ago
As mentioned, the idiom is kick ass and take names. It's simply used to describe somebody's behaviour—not their profession or pastime. Nor does it describe doing something well. It just means not putting up with something, doing something to correct the behaviour, and making a note of the offenders.
– Jason Bassford
11 mins ago
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The saying is really 'whipping ass', as in to literally hit someone's ass with a whip, the way a parent disciplines a child.
to whip
(1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment
(2) : spank
b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip
c : to strike as a lash does
Source
ass (æs)
n. Vulgar Slang.
1. the buttocks.
Source
In certain parts of the United States, people pronounce 'whip' as 'whup', and this further deviated to a pronunciation similar to 'whoop'.
The first meaning of the phrase was literally a parent whipping a child, as in 'His father whipped his ass for stealing.'
The second meaning of the phrase was to inflict a devastating and humiliating defeat on someone in a fight, as in 'He insulted my wife, so I whipped his ass.'
The third meaning of the phrase is the one your question refers to, which is to perform extraordinarily well or to decisively defeat someone in a non-violent competition.
'Did you win the debate?' 'Yes, I was whipping ass until they deleted my answer.'
'Did you pass the exam?' 'Yes, I whipped its ass.'
A phrase with an almost identical meaning is 'kicking ass'.
If you want to use this phrase appropriately, don't say it in polite company.
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The saying is really 'whipping ass', as in to literally hit someone's ass with a whip, the way a parent disciplines a child.
to whip
(1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment
(2) : spank
b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip
c : to strike as a lash does
Source
ass (æs)
n. Vulgar Slang.
1. the buttocks.
Source
In certain parts of the United States, people pronounce 'whip' as 'whup', and this further deviated to a pronunciation similar to 'whoop'.
The first meaning of the phrase was literally a parent whipping a child, as in 'His father whipped his ass for stealing.'
The second meaning of the phrase was to inflict a devastating and humiliating defeat on someone in a fight, as in 'He insulted my wife, so I whipped his ass.'
The third meaning of the phrase is the one your question refers to, which is to perform extraordinarily well or to decisively defeat someone in a non-violent competition.
'Did you win the debate?' 'Yes, I was whipping ass until they deleted my answer.'
'Did you pass the exam?' 'Yes, I whipped its ass.'
A phrase with an almost identical meaning is 'kicking ass'.
If you want to use this phrase appropriately, don't say it in polite company.
answered 59 mins ago
TheLeopardTheLeopard
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The saying is really 'whipping ass', as in to literally hit someone's ass with a whip, the way a parent disciplines a child.
to whip
(1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment
(2) : spank
b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip
c : to strike as a lash does
Source
ass (æs)
n. Vulgar Slang.
1. the buttocks.
Source
In certain parts of the United States, people pronounce 'whip' as 'whup', and this further deviated to a pronunciation similar to 'whoop'.
The first meaning of the phrase was literally a parent whipping a child, as in 'His father whipped his ass for stealing.'
The second meaning of the phrase was to inflict a devastating and humiliating defeat on someone in a fight, as in 'He insulted my wife, so I whipped his ass.'
The third meaning of the phrase is the one your question refers to, which is to perform extraordinarily well or to decisively defeat someone in a non-violent competition.
'Did you win the debate?' 'Yes, I was whipping ass until they deleted my answer.'
'Did you pass the exam?' 'Yes, I whipped its ass.'
A phrase with an almost identical meaning is 'kicking ass'.
If you want to use this phrase appropriately, don't say it in polite company.
answered 59 mins ago
TheLeopardTheLeopard
2363
add a comment |
The saying is really 'whipping ass', as in to literally hit someone's ass with a whip, the way a parent disciplines a child.
to whip
(1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment
(2) : spank
b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip
c : to strike as a lash does
Source
ass (æs)
n. Vulgar Slang.
1. the buttocks.
Source
In certain parts of the United States, people pronounce 'whip' as 'whup', and this further deviated to a pronunciation similar to 'whoop'.
The first meaning of the phrase was literally a parent whipping a child, as in 'His father whipped his ass for stealing.'
The second meaning of the phrase was to inflict a devastating and humiliating defeat on someone in a fight, as in 'He insulted my wife, so I whipped his ass.'
The third meaning of the phrase is the one your question refers to, which is to perform extraordinarily well or to decisively defeat someone in a non-violent competition.
'Did you win the debate?' 'Yes, I was whipping ass until they deleted my answer.'
'Did you pass the exam?' 'Yes, I whipped its ass.'
A phrase with an almost identical meaning is 'kicking ass'.
If you want to use this phrase appropriately, don't say it in polite company.
answered 59 mins ago
TheLeopardTheLeopard
2363
The saying is really 'whipping ass', as in to literally hit someone's ass with a whip, the way a parent disciplines a child.
to whip
(1) : to strike with a slender lithe implement (such as a lash or rod) especially as a punishment
(2) : spank
b : to drive or urge on by or as if by using a whip
c : to strike as a lash does
Source
ass (æs)
n. Vulgar Slang.
1. the buttocks.
Source
In certain parts of the United States, people pronounce 'whip' as 'whup', and this further deviated to a pronunciation similar to 'whoop'.
The first meaning of the phrase was literally a parent whipping a child, as in 'His father whipped his ass for stealing.'
The second meaning of the phrase was to inflict a devastating and humiliating defeat on someone in a fight, as in 'He insulted my wife, so I whipped his ass.'
The third meaning of the phrase is the one your question refers to, which is to perform extraordinarily well or to decisively defeat someone in a non-violent competition.
'Did you win the debate?' 'Yes, I was whipping ass until they deleted my answer.'
'Did you pass the exam?' 'Yes, I whipped its ass.'
A phrase with an almost identical meaning is 'kicking ass'.
If you want to use this phrase appropriately, don't say it in polite company.
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It would be helpful if you could give a link showing usage, because otherwise you either require someone who knows the answer to go look for a quote, or you will leave readers in the dark who are not familiar with the idiom.
– vectory
1 hour ago
What I generally heard was "kick ass and take names". And, no, it doesn't make a lot of sense. (I don't think it is as fashionable as it was 5-10 years ago.)
– Hot Licks
20 mins ago
Possible duplicate of What is the etymology of "…kick ass and take names"?
– Jason Bassford
15 mins ago
As mentioned, the idiom is kick ass and take names. It's simply used to describe somebody's behaviour—not their profession or pastime. Nor does it describe doing something well. It just means not putting up with something, doing something to correct the behaviour, and making a note of the offenders.
– Jason Bassford
11 mins ago