Kick Back Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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kick back What does kick back mean?	relax and not do much	I`m going to kick back this evening and watch television.
kick back What does kick back mean?	bribe; money paid to effect an outcome
kick back What does kick back mean?	unwind; relax; have fun
kick back What does kick back mean?	to relax and not do much	I am going to kick back this evening and watch television.
	Some Random Idioms
lay off (something) What does "lay off (something)" mean?	stop using or taking something bad (alcohol/drugs/chocolate/cigarettes)	I was told by my doctor to lay off smoking or I would be sick in the future.

four eyes What does "four eyes" mean?	an expression (often used by children) for someone who is wearing glasses	The children called their friend with the glasses four eyes.
keep one`s nose clean What does "keep one`s nose clean" mean?	to stay away from trouble	The judge told the young man to keep his nose clean in order to not go to jail in the future.
in theory What does "in theory" mean?	theoretically	In theory it is possible to make much money selling real estate but in practice it is very difficult.
as white as a sheet What does "as white as a sheet" mean?	very pale	I felt terrible this morning and in the mirror I looked as white as a sheet.
let well enough alone What does "let well enough alone" mean?	leave things as they are	I decided to let well enough alone and not ask my supervisor for extra time off.

jerk off What does "jerk off" mean?	masturbate (said of men)
cross to bear/carry What does "cross to bear/carry" mean?	something that you must do or continue with even though you are suffering	Looking after my sister`s children is my cross to bear.
make eyes at (someone) What does "make eyes at (someone)" mean?	to try to attract someone, to flirt with someone	The woman in the restaurant is always making eyes at the customers.
dig some dirt up on (someone) What does "dig some dirt up on (someone)" mean?	to find out something bad about someone	The newspaper worked hard to dig some dirt up on the politician.
wing it What does "wing it" mean?	act without preparation	He wasn`t prepared for the examination so he had to wing it.
Zigged before you zagged What does "Zigged before you zagged" mean?	If you did things in the wrong order, you zigged before you zagged.

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Kick Back Idiom