Kick

/kˈɪk/

/ˈkɪk/

Definição e Significado de "kick"

to kick

VERBO

chutar, dar um chute

to hit a thing or person with the foot

Transitive: to kick sth

Example

The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.

The martial artist is kicking the target pads in the dojo.

The protester kicked the sign in anger.

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

Transitive: to kick a ball

Example

He can kick the ball far into the opponent's half.

I need to improve how I kick the ball in windy conditions.

My brother loves to kick the ball around in the backyard.

to strongly oppose or complain about something

Intransitive: to kick | to kick against sth

Example

The workers kicked against the new policies, demanding better pay and conditions.

The students kicked against the school's new dress code, arguing it was too strict.

The customers kicked when they found out the service fees had been raised.

to move your legs in a forceful or rapid motion

Transitive: to kick one's legs

Example

The child kicked her legs excitedly while sitting on her swing.

The dog kicked its legs in the air, trying to shake off the water.

The athlete kicked his legs in the air during his warm-up stretches.

(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball

Transitive: to kick a goal

Example

During the match, she kicked the winning goal in the final seconds.

She kicked the decisive goal in the final minute, clinching the championship.

He kicked the match-winning goal just before the final whistle blew.

to successfully stop or overcome a habit, addiction, or undesirable behavior

Transitive: to kick a habit or addiction

Example

After years of smoking, she finally kicked the habit and has n't touched a cigarette in months.

It took a lot of effort, but he was able to kick his addiction to gambling and turn his life around.

The rehabilitation center provides tools to help people kick drug habits.

Kick

SUBSTANTIVO

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

a soft shoe that is worn casually or during exercise

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

informal terms for objecting

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience

Humorous

Informal

Example

She gets a real kick out of hiking in the mountains.

I love going to concerts — there's just something about the energy that gives me a kick.

He had a huge kick when he finally completed the marathon.

kick oneself

to kick oneself

FRASE

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

Example

He could have kicked himself when he realized that he had forgotten the meeting.

I kick myself every time I think about how I missed that job interview.

I keep kicking myself for not calling him sooner — now it ’s too late.

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