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oh_no_my_eyes
on Aug 6, 2012
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An Unexpected Ass Kicking
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
zem
on Aug 6, 2012
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interesting subtlety - i'd refer to that as an "ass-kick" rather than an "ass-kicking"
ktizo
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The kick in the ass to get you moving is itself a metaphor for actually being beaten though.
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