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to kick up
[phrase form: kick]
01
to increase the price of something
Examples
The company is kicking up the prices of its products due to rising inflation.
The government is kicking taxes up to fund new infrastructure projects.
02
to force something to rise into the air, particularly by kicking
Examples
The dog kicks up dirt when it digs in the yard.
The soccer player is kicking up grass as they dribble down the field.
03
to stir up or provoke a reaction or response
Examples
The new policy is kicking up a lot of debate among the employees.
The team's victory has kicked up a lot of excitement in the city.
04
to express anger or annoyance about something
Examples
The residents have been kicking up a protest against the construction project.
During the meeting, he kept kicking up complaints about the project.
05
(of illnesses) to suddenly worsen or intensify
Examples
The patient's asthma is kicking up again.
The doctor is worried that the patient's infection is kicking up.
06
(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength
Examples
The wind is starting to kick up, so we should head inside.
The storm is kicking up over the ocean, and it's headed our way.
07
to experience problems or irregularities in operation or behavior
Examples
The economy is kicking up, with rising unemployment and inflation rates.
The old engine is starting to kick up, and I think it needs to be replaced.
Kick up
01
raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand
