Kick Back

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /kɪk bæk/

Definitions of kick back

noun a relaxing or enjoyable time spent resting or doing leisure activities

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day at work, I like to kick back and relax with a good book.

A2 During the weekend, I usually kick back and watch some movies.

B1 I always look forward to the weekends so I can kick back and unwind.

B2 After finishing all my tasks for the day, I can finally kick back and enjoy some free time.

C1 In order to maintain a healthy work-life balance, it's important to kick back and de-stress regularly.

C2 Even successful entrepreneurs need to kick back and take a break from their busy schedules.

verb to relax or take it easy, typically after working hard

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day of work, I like to kick back and relax on the couch.

A2 During the weekend, I usually kick back and watch some movies.

B1 I can't wait to kick back and enjoy a cold drink by the pool on my vacation.

B2 After finishing my project, I decided to kick back and celebrate with my friends.

C1 Sometimes it's important to kick back and reflect on your accomplishments.

C2 As a successful entrepreneur, I make sure to kick back and enjoy the fruits of my labor.

Examples of kick back in a Sentence

formal After a long day at work, it is important to find time to kick back and relax.

informal Let's kick back and watch a movie tonight.

slang I'm just gonna kick back and chill for a bit.

figurative Sometimes you just need to kick back and let things fall into place.

Grammatical Forms of kick back

past tense

kicked back

plural

kick backs

comparative

more relaxed

superlative

most relaxed

present tense

kick back

future tense

will kick back

perfect tense

have kicked back

continuous tense

is kicking back

singular

kick back

positive degree

relaxed

infinitive

to kick back

gerund

kicking back

participle

kicking back

Origin and Evolution of kick back

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'kick back' comes from the action of a gun recoiling or 'kicking back' when fired.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kick back' has evolved to also mean relaxing or taking it easy, often in a leisurely manner.