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tyre kicker

idiom
Meaning

A person who pretends to be interested in purchasing an item (especially a car), but who has no intention of buying it.


Origin

disputed origin

From the act of kicking the tyres of a car as part of the inspection.

Examples
SIMPLE

Don't waste time on that tyre kicker at the dealership.

CONTEXTUAL

The seller grew frustrated because every potential buyer who called was just another tyre kicker.

COMPLEX

After spending hours detailing the vehicle's history, he realized the man was merely a tyre kicker with no genuine intent to finalize the purchase.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    dog who caught the tire

    One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.

  2. 02

    tire fire

    A disaster; a chaotic person, thing, or situation.

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