How to Pronounce "kick ass and take names"
expression
KIK-ASS and TAYK-NAYMZ
KIK-ass and TAYK-NAYMZ
Definition
A slang expression meaning to act with great power, confidence, and determination, impressively defeating challenges or opponents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈæs/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈneɪmz
British English
kˈɪk/ /æs/ /ˈænd/ /tˈeɪk/ /nˈeɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-ASS and TAYK-NAYMZ
UK
KIK-ass and TAYK-NAYMZ
Listen in Context
She came into the meeting ready to kick ass and take names.
The team walked onto the field to kick ass and take names.
He said he's going to kick ass and take names in the competition.
Get some rest, because tomorrow we're going to kick ass and take names.