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to hit a thing or person with the foot
to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer
to strongly oppose or complain about something
to move your legs in a forceful or rapid motion
(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball
to overcome a problem, obstacle, or habit
What does "to kick" mean in recovery or change slang?
The phrase "to kick" means to overcome a problem, obstacle, or habit, especially something persistent like addiction or a bad behavior. The structure is a semantic extension of "kick," implying forcefully getting rid of something. It is informal slang commonly used in health, recovery, and everyday contexts to describe successfully stopping or breaking free from an unwanted condition or pattern.
the act of delivering a blow with the foot
a soft shoe that is worn casually or during exercise
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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
a strong feeling of enjoyment, excitement, or thrill derived from an activity or experience
to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity
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