| Id | ESLPod_0717_WE_1109 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 717 |
| Episode Title | Starting a New School Year |
| Phrase | to kick off |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to kick off" means to start something, especially with a lot of enthusiasm: "Let's kick off summer vacation by taking a trip to the beach!" The phrase "to kick (someone) off (something)" means to take someone off a team or out of a group: "The cyclist was kicked off the team for using steroids and other drugs." The phrase "to kick up (one's) heels" means to have a great time and enjoy oneself: "After a long week at work, Wendy was ready to kick up her heels and have fun with her friends." Finally, the phrase "to kick the bucket" is used in humorous ways to mean to die: "What do you want to do in life before you kick the bucket?" |
| Topics | Education | Relationships + Family |
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