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.
To begin something, to launch something, to start something.The department store kicked off their summer sale early Saturday morning.
To contribute some money for something.Everybody kicked in some money for a present for our teacher.
To relax and not do much.I am going to kick back this evening and watch television.
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 →
To lie around and do nothing, to only do small tasks.I was tired on Saturday so I kicked around the house all morning.
To break or stop a bad habit.The man used to smoke but he was able to kick the habit.
To be excited, to be nervous.I was keyed up after we won the game and I could not go to sleep easily.
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."
To stay in fashion.My aunt tries very hard to keep up with the times.
To keep informed.I read the newspaper every morning in order to keep up with the news.