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kick to the curb

idiom
Meaning

To dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.


Examples
SIMPLE

She decided to kick her lazy partner to the curb.

CONTEXTUAL

After he lied to her for the third time, she finally kicked him to the curb.

COMPLEX

The company decided to kick their long-term supplier to the curb without warning, leaving the entire project in a state of total disarray.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bite the curb

    To be curb stomped.

  2. 02

    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".

  3. 03

    curb crawler

    A prostitute's client, especially one who travels in a car to search for a prostitute.

  4. 04

    get a kick out of

    To be delighted by; to be amused by.

  5. 05

    kick a dog when it's down

    To make things worse for someone in an adverse situation.

  6. 06

    kick ass

    To win decisively.

  7. 07

    kick ass and take names

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

  8. 08

    kick at an open door

    To carry out a redundant activity.

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