kick to the curb
To dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She decided to kick her lazy partner to the curb.”
“After he lied to her for the third time, she finally kicked him to the curb.”
“The company decided to kick their long-term supplier to the curb without warning, leaving the entire project in a state of total disarray.”
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bite the curb
To be curb stomped.
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curb appeal
The visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".
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curb crawler
A prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026