kick in
Example Sentences
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Mum of two Lisa McCabe said not being able to access the back to school bonus was a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
You have many sources of income during those pre-Social Security years, prior to when your required minimum distributions kick in when you hit your 70s.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
"And every time that happens, the star gets a little kick in the opposite direction. Like Newton said, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Roaming Spain’s right wing, Yamal caused enough problems for France that he drew a penalty kick in the 22nd minute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
I'm starting to wonder when the smarts are going to kick in.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
