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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To get your tail kicked

Home The Lexicon To get your tail kicked

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To get your tail kicked

Definition

Receive a metaphorical or literal defeat.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Canines

Grammatical Subcategory

Verbs: Actions/States of Being

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