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kick in
to begin to take effect or work
kick in the teeth
experience a sudden, harsh setback or disappointment.
kick into the long grass
to avoid dealing with an issue
kick into touch
To dismiss or deal with something.
kick it
to relax or hang out casually
kick loose
to release or remove something tightly held.
kick off
to start something, especially an event
kick one's heels
to wait impatiently or idly
kick out
to remove someone from a place
kick rocks
to leave or go away angrily
kick some tail
to defeat or outperform someone
kick some tires
to casually check or consider options
kick someone when they are down
hurt someone who is already in trouble
kick someone's ass
to defeat someone decisively in a competition
kick the beam
to fail or fall short unexpectedly
kick the bucket
a euphemism for dying
kick the can down the road
Delay dealing with a problem.
kick the habit
stop a bad behavior.
kick the tires
to examine something closely before purchase
kick the tyres
test something before final decision
kick to the curb
to reject or discard something or someone
kick up a fuss
Create a commotion or disturbance.
kick up one's heels
to enjoy oneself and have fun
kick upstairs
Promote someone to a higher position.