kick the tires and light the fires
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
His face appears in the open window of the pilot's seat on the flight deck. He is ready. I am ready. It's time to kick the tires and light the fires.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kick the tires and light the fires” mean?
To take off.
Is “kick the tires and light the fires” formal or informal?
kick the tires and light the fires is generally slang.