Alive and kicking
adjective phrase
Still going strong and very active.
Despite being 75 years old, my grandfather is very much alive and kicking.
Often appears as...
- very much alive and kicking
- still alive and kicking
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective phrase
Existing and continually operating, typically used for an organization or idea.
Some people thought the organization had folded, but it is actually alive and kicking.
Often appears as...
- organization is alive and kicking
- movement is alive and kicking
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective phrase
Still going strong and very active.
Despite being 75 years old, my grandfather is very much alive and kicking.
Often appears as...
- very much alive and kicking
- still alive and kicking
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective phrase
Existing and continually operating, typically used for an organization or idea.
Some people thought the organization had folded, but it is actually alive and kicking.
Often appears as...
- organization is alive and kicking
- movement is alive and kicking
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Vibrancy Emphasis
Used to highlight the robust energy or health of a person, often despite age or expectations.
At 80, she runs marathons — truly alive and kicking!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Common in informal settings, such as casual conversations or personal stories.
Don't worry about Uncle Joe; he's alive and kicking!
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically for things that can't literally kick, like someone's spirit.
After his recovery, his spirit is alive and kicking.
Pro Tip 1/3Vibrancy Emphasis
Used to highlight the robust energy or health of a person, often despite age or expectations.
At 80, she runs marathons — truly alive and kicking!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Common in informal settings, such as casual conversations or personal stories.
Don't worry about Uncle Joe; he's alive and kicking!
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically for things that can't literally kick, like someone's spirit.
After his recovery, his spirit is alive and kicking.
Pro Tip 1/3Vibrancy Emphasis
Used to highlight the robust energy or health of a person, often despite age or expectations.
At 80, she runs marathons — truly alive and kicking!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Common in informal settings, such as casual conversations or personal stories.
Don't worry about Uncle Joe; he's alive and kicking!
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
It can be used metaphorically for things that can't literally kick, like someone's spirit.
After his recovery, his spirit is alive and kicking.
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