English · Slang Attested 18+

take one's tongue out of someone's ass

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner and supporting their every opinion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngừng xu nịnh ai đó một cách quá mức

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⚠ 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.

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