kick the tyres
Alternative form of kick the tires.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I want to kick the tyres before I buy this used car.”
“Before we sign the contract, we need to kick the tyres to make sure the software actually works as promised.”
“The investors insisted on a thorough due diligence process to kick the tyres of the startup before committing any significant capital to the project.”
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dog who caught the tire
One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026