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kick at the can

idiom

An attempt or an opportunity.


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  1. 01

    get a kick out of

    To be delighted by; to be amused by.

  2. 02

    kick a dog when it's down

    To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

  3. 03

    kick ass

    To win decisively.

  4. 04

    kick ass and take names

    To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.

  5. 05

    kick at an open door

    To carry out a redundant activity.

  6. 06

    kick back

    To relax; to laze.

  7. 07

    kick bollocks scramble

    A free for all or panic situation.

  8. 08

    kick butt

    To be impressive; to be decisively good or pleasant.

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