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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.

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.

Taking it up the ass 

Being taken advantage of in a variety of situations. As if you're bending over, you're in a kind of vulnerable situation where people can easily shove stuff up your ass, and you're taking it with a faint smile.
If he rents this shitty apartment for as much money as their asking, he will totally be taking it up the ass.
Taking it up the ass by Jamie M. September 28, 2005

Taking it up the ass 

To take something meant in a joking manner way to seriously. To lack a sense of sarcasm.

butt hurt a total myra
I was only joking. Why do you have to take it up the ass?
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