Kick off (something) kick (something) off

To begin something, to launch something, to start something.The department store kicked off their summer sale early Saturday morning.

Kick in some money for (something) kick some money in for (something)

To contribute some money for something.Everybody kicked in some money for a present for our teacher.

Kick back

To relax and not do much.I am going to kick back this evening and watch television.

Kick around (someone) kick (someone) around

To treat someone badly, to act roughly or badly to someone or something.I do not like the supervisor very much because she is always kicking... Read more →

Kick around

To lie around and do nothing, to only do small tasks.I was tired on Saturday so I kicked around the house all morning.

Kick a habit

To break or stop a bad habit.The man used to smoke but he was able to kick the habit.

Keyed up

To be excited, to be nervous.I was keyed up after we won the game and I could not go to sleep easily.

(a fine) kettle of fish

A situation that is not satisfactory, a mess."This is a fine kettle of fish. What will we do with no water in our house."

Keep up with the times

To stay in fashion.My aunt tries very hard to keep up with the times.

Keep up with the news

To keep informed.I read the newspaper every morning in order to keep up with the news.