KICK IN THE PANTS meaning: Motivation or stimulus to act - OneLook

Usually means: Motivation or stimulus to act.

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kick in the pants: Collins English Dictionary
kick in the pants: Wiktionary
kick in the pants: Dictionary.com

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kick in the pants: Idioms

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kick in the pants: Urban Dictionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (kick in the pants)

▸ noun: (informal) A forceful reminder to start or get going.

Similar:

kick up the butt, kick up the backside, kick up the bottom, push, bump-start, impulse, springboard, boost, kick, jump, more...

Opposite:

pat on back, praise, encouragement, compliment

Phrases:

a kick in the pants, A Kick in the Head Is Worth Eight in the Pants, A Kick in the Head Is Worth Eight in the Pants, A Kick in the Head Is Worth Eight in the Pants, more...

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