kick someone when they are down
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
kick someone's ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
kick the beam
to be weighed and found wanting
kick the can down the road
To delay or avoid making a decision or taking action
kick the tires
Examine or test something to assess its quality or functionality
kick the tyres
Test or evaluate something to see if it is working properly
kick to the curb
to reject or abandon someone
kick up one's heels
To celebrate or have a good time, often in a lively or uninhibited way
kick upstairs
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
kick with the other foot
to change one's behavior or approach
kicking and screaming
strongly resisting or protesting something
kicking boots
dancing energetically
kicks and giggles
for fun or entertainment
kid around
to joke or tease someone
kiddie table
A position or situation considered inferior or less important
kill me
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
kill one's darlings
Remove or sacrifice something precious for the greater good
kill or be killed
a situation where one must fight to survive
kill or cure
a remedy that is very harsh but might be effective
kill the chicken to scare the monkey
Punish one to warn or intimidate others
kill the fatted calf
To celebrate a special occasion or welcome someone back with great enthusiasm
kill the goose that lays the golden egg(s)
To destroy a valuable resource or source of benefit
kill trees
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
killer instinct
A strong desire to win or succeed at all costs
kind of
Somewhat or to a certain extent
kind regards
A polite way to end a letter or email
kindest regards
A polite way to end a letter or message
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love (Laozi, Chinese philosopher, 604 BC – c. 531 BC)
Kindness fosters strong relationships and personal growth
kindred soul
A person with similar interests or feelings
kindred spirit
A person with similar interests or personality
king and country
One's monarch and nation
king of all one surveys
Feeling completely in control of one's surroundings
king of beasts
Lion, due to its size and fierce nature
king of birds
a title given to the eagle
king of the castle
A person in a position of power or control
king of the hill
The most successful or dominant person in a particular area
King of the Jungle
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
King Shit of Turd Island
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
king's cushion
a soft or comfortable job
kiss and cry
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
kiss and make up
Make peace.
kiss arse
To excessively flatter or try to win favor from someone
kiss ass
to flatter or try to win favor by flattering people
kiss my ass
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
kiss off
to dismiss or reject someone or something
kiss someone's ass
To flatter or try to win favor with someone by being excessively nice
kiss someone's ring
Show respect or loyalty to someone in power
kiss the gunner's daughter
to be flogged at the mast
kiss up
to flatter or try to win favor by flattering
kiss up to
to flatter or try to win favor with someone
kit and caboodle
The entire collection or all of something
kitchen table software
Simple, user-friendly software for non-technical people.
kith and kin
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
knee-deep in the Big Muddy
Overwhelmed by a difficult situation
knee-high to a grasshopper
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
knee-jerk reaction
An automatic and unthinking response to a situation
knife and fork
elegant or formal table manners
knit one's brows
to frown or look worried
knit one's eyebrows
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
knit together
to unite or connect people or things