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kicking ass and taking names

Phrase used in reference to someone or something that is having multiple successes in succession. kicking ass - Kicking someone or something's ass, beating, defeating an opponent at a task. taking names - Recording a list of future contestants who will have also be beaten or defeated in the defined task.
Aunt Betty-Joe was kicking ass and taking names at bingo last night.
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kicking ass

a great career attitude for those with enough nerve to do it
Today at the office I kicked my co-worker's ass for not doing his job right. My boss saw me, but I kicked his ass before he could speak. He was about to fire me, so I kicked his ass some more, and got a promotion instead.
kicking ass by RayX September 15, 2005

Kicking Ass and Taking Names

The act of being unequivocally awesome. It generally involves showing people what's up, making people feel like morons for being wrong, and defeating terrorists. It is indeed an action worthy of the highest honor.

It refers to an older sayings "Kick ass first, take names later," or "Shoot first, ask questions later." Generally, it is frowned upon enacting such awesomeness without "asking questions" first. However, when used in this context, that much is forgiven.
Those Navy SEALS sure are good at kicking ass and taking names.

Kicking ass and taking numbers 

When you are so good at something, people are lining up to challenge you and you have to give them a number and they have to wait their turn.
He had an awesome game of basketball today. He was kicking ass and taking numbers.

kicking ass and taking names

It means holding people accountable for there actions in an organization.
I am going to start kicking ass and taking names if the design is not ready on schedule.

kicking ass

when someone places his foot squarely upon a person/group/metaphysical object and shouts "I'm kicking your ass!!!"
kicking ass by mxHalo March 9, 2005

I'm kicking my ass

Guy 1: kicks his own {Ass} in the washroom
Guy 2 : what are ya doing/
Guy 1: {I'm kicking my ass} DO YOU MIND!?