kick out
To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The bouncer threatened to kick him out.”
“The landlord decided to kick out the tenants who hadn't paid rent for three months.”
“After months of warnings about his disruptive behavior, the committee finally voted to kick him out, leaving him stunned in the hallway.”
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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