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Idiom idiom

kick out


To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“The bouncer threatened to kick him out.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The landlord decided to kick out the tenants who hadn't paid rent for three months.”

COMPLEX

“After months of warnings about his disruptive behavior, the committee finally voted to kick him out, leaving him stunned in the hallway.”


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get a kick out of

    To be delighted by; to be amused by.

  2. 02

    get one's kicks

    To enjoy oneself, to have a good time.

  3. 03

    kick a dog when it's down

    To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

  4. 04

    kick ass

    To win decisively.

  5. 05

    kick ass and take names

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

  6. 06

    kick at an open door

    To carry out a redundant activity.

  7. 07

    kick at the can

    An attempt or an opportunity.

  8. 08

    kick back

    To relax; to laze.

Last updated August 10, 2026