The phrase "son of a bitch" is a versatile idiom dating back to the 17th century. While traditionally an offensive insult or interjection of anger, it is occasionally used as a term of endearment or to describe something impressive. "Peaceful" juxtaposes this—implying a calm, relaxed demeanor.
“And you know what the Iranians did? They laughed at Obama, and they said, 'He's a stupid son of a bitch,'”Who is the real son of a bitch now?
Trump says Iran laughed at ‘stupid son of a bitch’ Obama over JCPOA Iran deal.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/trump-says-iran-laughed-at-stupid-son-of-a-bitch-obama-over-jcpoa-iran-deal/
Does the old phrase it take one to know one apply?
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