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kick the bucketTo die.Rate it:

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kick the bucketOf a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.Rate it:

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kick the bucketto die.Rate it:

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Kick the BucketTo perish, die or expire, no more aliveRate it:

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bolt bucketA machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.Rate it:

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brain bucketA protective helmet, as worn, for example, by a motorcyclist, bicyclist, or soldier in combat.Rate it:

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bucket listA list of things to accomplish before one's death. [Circa 2007]Rate it:

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bucket of boltsA piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.Rate it:

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bucket of militancyFull of aggressionRate it:

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Drop in the BucketAn extremely little, unimportant amountRate it:

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a drop in the bucketAn effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.Rate it:

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light bucketNickname for a reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.Rate it:

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bucket listUsed other than as an idiom: see bucket, list.Rate it:

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mercy bucketEye dialect spelling of merci beaucoup.Rate it:

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brain bucketThe skull.Rate it:

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bucket downTo rain heavily.Rate it:

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bucket of rustSynonym of rustbucketRate it:

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couldn't carry a note in a bucketnot musically talented, unable to sing.Rate it:

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drool bucketA person with low intelligence or no common sense; an idiot.Rate it:

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drop in the bucketAn effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.Rate it:

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two tears in a bucketused to express acceptance of misfortuneRate it:

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kick aroundTo wander loose; to float around; to hang around.Rate it:

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kick assTo be very impressive.Rate it:

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kick ass and take namesTo beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.Rate it:

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kick itDance; get on the dance floor.Rate it:

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kick it withTo hang out with someone.Rate it:

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kick rocksGo do something unproductive, go bother someone else, leave me alone, go away; See idioms: ‘take a hike,’ ‘hit the road,’ ‘beat it’Rate it:

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kick the dustTo dieRate it:

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needs a swift kick in the slats!Depression Expression; Threats and assertions of physical violence toward certain individuals during 'hard times' was common. Circa 1929-1939.Rate it:

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kick backTo relax.Rate it:

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kick in the ballsa big setback or disappointmentRate it:

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kick the habitTo recover from or quit an addiction or habit. For example, to quit smoking, drinking, burping, or drug addiction.Rate it:

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kick aroundTo abuse or mistreat; to bully.Rate it:

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kick inTo start or connect suddenly.Rate it:

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kick offTo make the first kick in a game or part of a game.Rate it:

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kick outTo stop, stall, or disconnect suddenly.Rate it:

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kick inTo kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo evade an issue.Rate it:

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kick offTo force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.Rate it:

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kick downTo break or demolish something by physical bodily force.Rate it:

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kick assTo beat someone at something.Rate it:

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get a kick out ofTo be delighted by; to be amused by.Rate it:

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Get a Kick Out of SomethingTo be enthusiast of something, to extremely enjoy somethingRate it:

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kick against the pricksto struggle against one's fate. [from 14th c.]Rate it:

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kick against the pricksTo kick back (of an animal etc.) against being goadedRate it:

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kick assTo beat someone in a fight.Rate it:

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kick at the canAn attempt or an opportunity.Rate it:

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kick at the canTo make an attempt; to try.Rate it:

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kick bollocks scrambleA free for all or panic situationRate it:

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kick buttTo be impressive; to be decisively good or pleasant.Rate it:

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