take one's tongue out of someone's ass
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner and supporting their every opinion.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “take one's tongue out of someone's ass” mean?
To stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner and supporting their every opinion.
Is “take one's tongue out of someone's ass” formal or informal?
take one's tongue out of someone's ass is generally slang, vulgar.