What is Kiss The Rings?
1.
v. to show respect, often used in the imperative tense.
This phrase originated as a result of the protocols observed during audiences with the catholic pope. At the close of the audience, the subordinate would traditionally show his respect to the leader of the church by kissing the papal sigil ring.
"I've got a 2pm meeting with the boss... but I'm not about to kiss the rings."
"You just got crushed 49-0 in Madden-- kiss the rings, bitch!"
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