Keel over
To fall over and faint.Three members of the band keeled over because of the heat.
Katie bar the door
Get ready for trouble, a desperate situation is at hand.The gang arrived at the hotel and were ready to come in and fight when the owner yelled,... Read more →
Kick up the heels
To have a good time, to celebrate. We kicked up our heels at the farewell party for our boss.
Kick up a fuss/storm
To make trouble, to be a nuisance about something.My boss kicked up a fuss when I told him about the accident.
Kick the bucket
To die.The man who used to clean the building kicked the bucket last week.
Kick (something) around kick around (something)
To discuss or consider something informally.We kicked the idea around for several hours before we abandoned it.
Kick over
To start (used for a motor).At first, the engine would not start but finally it kicked over.
Kick out (someone) kick (someone) out
To make someone go or leave, to dismiss someone.The school kicked out the boy because of his bad behavior.
Kick oneself
To regret something.I kicked myself for not applying for the job sooner.
A kick-off
A start.The kick-off for the no smoking campaign will start next week.