1)Percieved as mostly negative external
stimuli intended to have a lasting impact on the subject. Figurative speech
2)To be swiftly struck
below the belt, but above the knees by another person's foot, while wearing clothing. Literally
3) To be struck with another's foot in the
pelvic, groin, or rear end.
A mother took away her
son's allowance, which was just the kick in the pants the son needed to start doing his chores.
September 11th was the kick in the pants that caused America to start actively hunting terrorists, rather than waiting for them to strike.
Johnny gave Don a swift kick in the pants, but luckily Don was not badly injured.
