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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

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

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

Given all her recent success, it would make sense if McQueen wanted to kick back for a bit to enjoy the winter wonderland where she lives, but she doesn’t see herself slowing down anytime soon.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

I thought we were going to kick back, shoot the bull and watch a movie, but JonPaul couldn’t relax until he’d disinfected his gym clothes.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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