beat someone's ass

Language: en

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- To physically assault someone, usually by striking them repeatedly; to beat someone severely.
- To defeat someone decisively in a contest, competition, or argument (colloquial, often hyperbolic).
- To threaten someone with physical punishment (colloquial).

Examples:

EN: And I'll beat someone's ass if they are mean to you.
ES: Y le puedo patear el trasero a quien sea grosero contigo.
EN: You straight boys are too funny... always wanting to beat someone's ass.
ES: Ustedes, los héteros son graciosos... siempre quieren pegar a alguien.

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