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kick about

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verb

  1. (tr) to treat harshly

  2. (tr) to discuss (ideas, etc) informally

  3. (intr) to wander aimlessly

  4. (intr) to lie neglected or forgotten

  5. (intr; also preposition) to be present in (some place)

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noun

  1. an informal game of soccer

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Example Sentences

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Their team is currently 44th in the world but it is not that easy to meet up for a kick about.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2022

Christian Pulisic had a free kick about 25 yards in the 36th minute but sent the ball over the crossbar.

From Fox News • Jan. 30, 2022

With the Galaxy U17/18 locked in a scoreless tie with Vancouver in extra time of a playoff semifinal, Mendez paused for several seconds before taking a free kick about 20 yards from goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2018

A foul gave Griezmann a free kick about 30 yards or so out on the left, and he fires in a ball that Mandukic heads over Subasic into his own net.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2018

Libby’s on a real kick about karma these days, so I decide to be extremely selfless.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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