kick up the bottom

A form of kick up the arse — A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

Meanings

nounkick up the bottom (plural kicks up the bottom)

plural kicks up the bottom

  1. alternativeAlternative form of kick up the arse.

Synonyms & antonyms

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