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kick out

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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.

Anchors to
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 April 17, 2026