kick off
To start; to launch; to set in motion.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The meeting will kick off at nine sharp.”
“To kick off the festival, the mayor gave a short speech and cut the ribbon.”
“With a thunderous drumroll, the orchestra kicked off the concert, filling the hall with sound that silenced every whisper.”
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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 at the can
An attempt or an opportunity.
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kick back
To relax; to laze.
Last updated August 10, 2026