kick at the can
An attempt or an opportunity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I want one more kick at the can to pass the test.”
“The project failed last year, but the manager gave the team another kick at the can.”
“Despite his previous failures, he requested one final kick at the can to prove his theory before the committee closed the project permanently.”
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get a kick out of
To be delighted by; to be amused by.
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get one's kicks
To enjoy oneself, to have a good time.
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kick a dog when it's down
To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.
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kick ass
To win decisively.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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kick at an open door
To carry out a redundant activity.
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kick back
To relax; to laze.
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kick bollocks scramble
A free for all or panic situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026