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kick to the curb

idiom

To dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.


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  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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