kick back

VERB

relax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lie down recline sit back take it easy unwind

WEAK

breathe easy calm down catch one's breath chill out collect oneself compose oneself cool off feel at home hang loose loosen up make oneself at home mellow out put one's feet up rest settle back sit around take a break take a breather take a load off take ten wind down

Example Sentences

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It's got that sort of like, “Relax, kick back, and just keep it on in the background” appeal.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

I keep thinking they will kick back into life, but they actually seem to be getting worse.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

“Now it’s time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax,” the company said.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2024

For an extra cooling effect, refrigerate the eye patches and kick back as they work their magic.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Then we kick back with Sir Ott for some baseball.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead