"a kick in the ass" 怎么发音
expression
uh KIK in thee ASS
uh KIK in the ASS
释义
A strong push or harsh criticism that motivates someone to take action or work harder, usually said in an informal or slightly rude way.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæs
英式英语
æɪ/ /kˈɪk/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /æs
简化发音
美式
uh KIK in thee ASS
英式
uh KIK in the ASS
语境中听
Sometimes you need a kick in the ass to get started.
His boss gave him a kick in the ass to finish the project.
Failing that exam was a kick in the ass for him.
Honestly, that harsh feedback was a kick in the ass, but I needed it.