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

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kick one's heelsTo wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.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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kick someone when they are downTo make it worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.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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kick the can down the roadTo postpone a decision or action.Rate it:

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kick the tiresTo inspect a vehicle's tires by kicking them to check for defects or poor quality.Rate it:

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kick the tiresTo inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.Rate it:

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kick the tyresAlternative form of kick the tires.Rate it:

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kick to the curbto dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.Rate it:

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kick upTo function improperly.Rate it:

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kick upInto the air while running or walking or driving.Rate it:

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kick up a fussTo show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.Rate it:

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kick up one's heelsTo relax; to enjoy oneself; to do as one pleases.Rate it:

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

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kick up one's heelsTo dance.Rate it:

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kick up the arseA severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.Rate it:

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Kick Up Your HeelTo cheer, celebrate and having good time, to rejoice oneselfRate it:

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kick upstairsTo promote (an employee considered troublesome) to a position of lesser influence, but of apparently higher status.Rate it:

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kick with the other footTo belong to a different religion.Rate it:

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look for a dog to kickTo seek someone or something to blame.Rate it:

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on a kickHaving a period of enthusiasm towards some activity.Rate it:

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you really kick a horses assYou're very smart, you're #1.Rate it:

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boot upTo start a computer using its bootstrap procedure.Rate it:

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break intoTo try to start in a profession or business.Rate it:

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come to lifeto start to become energetic.Rate it:

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first port of callThe first port that a vessel calls in at after the start of a voyage.Rate it:

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get a jump onTo start early, especially to start before something begins or before others begin.Rate it:

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get on like a house on fireTo immediately start a good relationship with someoneRate it:

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get on toTo progress to; to start working on.Rate it:

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off the batFrom the start; immediately; right away.Rate it:

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ponte las pilasstart workingRate it:

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up and at 'emVigorously launched or launching into an activity; Also used to mean promptly awake and ready to start the day or given as a command to wake up, get out of bed, and get busy with activitiesRate it:

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