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i dont think he's referring to a violent beating. i think he's referring to the getting a kick in the ass to get you moving. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.co

i dont think he's referring to a violent beating. i think he's referring to the getting a kick in the ass to get you moving. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+kick+in+the+ass http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+kick+in+the+ass

ktizo 14y ago
The kick in the ass to get you moving is itself a metaphor for actually being beaten though.
zem 14y ago
interesting subtlety - i'd refer to that as an "ass-kick" rather than an "ass-kicking"