Kick against
verb
To physically strike with the foot.
He is going to kick against the ball.
Often appears as...
- kick against the wall
- kick against the ball
verb
To resist or protest against something.
Many teenagers kick against their parents' rules.
Often appears as...
- kick against the system
- kick against the rules
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To physically strike with the foot.
He is going to kick against the ball.
Often appears as...
- kick against the wall
- kick against the ball
verb
To resist or protest against something.
Many teenagers kick against their parents' rules.
Often appears as...
- kick against the system
- kick against the rules
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for describing a direct, physical action using the foot.
During the match, he decided to kick against the pole in frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Objects
Typically involves a physical object; not used for abstract concepts.
She would often kick against the tires to check their pressure.
Pro Tip 3/3Aggressive Gesture
Implies a forceful or frustrated gesture, can denote aggression.
The player kicked against the goalpost in anger after missing the goal.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for describing a direct, physical action using the foot.
During the match, he decided to kick against the pole in frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Objects
Typically involves a physical object; not used for abstract concepts.
She would often kick against the tires to check their pressure.
Pro Tip 3/3Aggressive Gesture
Implies a forceful or frustrated gesture, can denote aggression.
The player kicked against the goalpost in anger after missing the goal.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for describing a direct, physical action using the foot.
During the match, he decided to kick against the pole in frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Objects
Typically involves a physical object; not used for abstract concepts.
She would often kick against the tires to check their pressure.
Pro Tip 3/3Aggressive Gesture
Implies a forceful or frustrated gesture, can denote aggression.
The player kicked against the goalpost in anger after missing the goal.
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