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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 the can down the roadTo postpone a decision or action.Rate it:

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from can see to can't seeFrom the time when it is barely light enough to see until there is no light remaining whatsoever: from sunup to sundown, from dawn to duskRate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.Rate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can give someone knowledge, advice or an opportunity or try to make something easy for them, but you can’t force them to believe it, act on it, or benefit from itRate it:

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you can run but one can't hideThere is nothing someone can do to evade something.You can run but you can't hide.Rate 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 the bucketTo die.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 kick back (of an animal etc.) against being goadedRate it:

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

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kick assTo beat someone in a fight.Rate it:

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kick bollocks scrambleA free for all or panic situationRate it:

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kick buttThe words describe an action. The words can also describe a command for immediate physical action. Frequently used by military officers, sports team coaches and other leaders. Variations include street talk.Rate it:

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

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kick inTo contribute, especially to a collection of money.Rate it:

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kick in the pantsa (forceful) reminder to start or get goingRate it:

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kick in the teethA humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.Rate it:

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kick into touchTo kick a ball over the touchline in a game of rugby to avoid pressure from the opponent team in a difficult situationRate it:

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kick itTo kick back.Rate it:

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kick like a muleTo have a very strong physical effectRate it:

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kick offTo start; to launch.Rate it:

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kick offTo shut down or turn_off suddenly.Rate it:

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kick off the teamIn sports, to dismiss an athlete from a team, usually for misconduct, poor academic performance or other offenses.Rate it:

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kick one's heelsTo wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.Rate it:

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kick one's heelsUsed other than as an idiom: see kick, heels.Rate it:

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kick oneselfTo reproach oneself for making a mistake or missing an opportunity.Rate it:

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kick over the tracesTo throw off all restraint.Rate it:

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kick some tiresTo shop for a vehicle or other item to purchase or invest in.Rate it:

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