Kick-in-the-pants Definition

Kick-in-the-pants Sentence Examples

• Whether you're seeking some inspiration for a cute suit or just need a kick in the pants to start working out again, taking a peek at a picture of Kelly Ripa in a swimsuit just might do the trick.

• Compuserve getting out of the free hosting arena was the kick in the pants I needed to get the site to its own host.

• If you're having a tough day, you can go on, post, and you'll soon have several messages picking you up, cheering you on, and giving you a kick in the pants if needed!

• Simply put, the upper limit gives you a warning when you're pushing yourself too hard, and the lower limit serves as a kick in the pants to prevent unintentional slacking.