kick out at

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to suddenly kick towards someone or something

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Examples (10)

  • The horse kicked out at the dog.
  • She angrily kicked out at the closed door.
  • The child kicked out at his toys in frustration.
  • He kicked out at the attacker's leg in self-defense.
  • During the argument, he instinctively kicked out at the wall.
  • The cat hissed and kicked out at the approaching puppy.
  • Don't kick out at people when you're upset.
  • The old man kicked out at the stray cat that entered his garden.
  • A nervous habit made her kick out at imaginary objects.
  • The martial artist demonstrated how to kick out at an opponent effectively.