Re: [Epic][OT] Question about an English term

From: Tyler Provick <bprovick_at_...>
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 13:50:55 -0400

User379289 wrote:

> Kick Ass means something is good. I'm not sure of its origin, but it is a
> compliment.

We english are wierd. "look out!" means duck, as does "heads up"

Kick Ass just means that it is so good it can beat anything. To kick
someone's ass is to beat them up. Someone who kicks ass can beat a lot of
people up, and is thus good at what he does.

Tyler
Received on Mon May 18 1998 - 17:50:55 UTC