kick up the arse in English

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          "word": "kick up the ass"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick up the backside"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick up the bottom"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick up the bum"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick up the butt"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick in the butt"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick in the pants"
        },
        {
          "word": "kick in the rear"
        }
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        "vulgar"
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    {
      "word": "kick up the ass"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick up the backside"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick up the bottom"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick up the bum"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick up the butt"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick in the butt"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick in the pants"
    },
    {
      "word": "kick in the rear"
    }
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"kick up the arse" meaning in English

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