kick butt
phrase
informal + sometimes impolite
: to use forceful or coercive measures in order to achieve a purpose
also
: to succeed or win overwhelmingly
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“Kick butt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20butt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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