What does it mean if you say that something's "better than a kick up the ****"?

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Have any of you ever heard that particular saying before?

? · Accepted Answer

A more common expression is "It's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick." Both would mean the situation isn't ideal, but it could be much worse.

Pat Wooden · Answer

I've heard the term "he needs a good kick in the backside".  It refers to motivating someone to do what needs  to be done.  So, maybe this version refers to being motivated without the need of physical violence.

Anonymous · Answer

It basically means that the situation ain't ideal, but that it'll have to do for the time being.

? · Answer

No, I haven't. Are you sure it's even a common thing to say?

What does it mean if you say that something's "better than a kick up the ****"?

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