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

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She convinced him that rather than kick back and enjoy a young retirement—he was in his 50s—they should focus more on philanthropy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s been a while coming, but investors might actually be able to kick back and relax heading into the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Asked if he can now kick back and enjoy Monday's draw, Davidson cracked a smile.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

I try to rappel, kick back and swing, but I’m not very good.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

kick back

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