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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Finally, just some light family drama that everyone can kick back and enjoy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

It can kick back in if the numbers go above 2,500 a day, on average, in a given week.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

People don’t kick back and divert themselves by binge-watching the all-too real.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024

Then we kick back with Sir Ott for some baseball.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead