kick in the butt

• تعبير غير رسمي يدل على حافز أو دفعة قوية تدفع الشخص إلى العمل أو التحسن، أو توبيخ شديد يحفزه على تغيير سلوكه أو أدائه. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى دفعة مفاجئة من الطاقة أو النشاط.

An informal expression referring to a motivating push, a sudden burst of energy, or a reprimand that encourages someone to take action or improve performance.

1. Motivation or encouragementB2informal

   A strong push or incentive to start doing something or to act.

   دفعة قوية للحث على الفعل

   • Losing his job was the kick in the butt he needed to start his own business.
   • She needed a kick in the butt to finish her thesis.
   • Sometimes a little kick in the butt is all you need to get moving.

2. Negative consequenceB2informal

   An unpleasant event that serves as a warning or punishment.

   درس مؤلم

   • Getting a speeding ticket was a real kick in the butt for him.
   • The failed exam was a kick in the butt that made him study harder.
   • Her boss's criticism was a kick in the butt that improved her work.