kick on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Salt's one-handed effort dismissed India's Ishan Kishan on 80 from 38 balls in the 16th over, after which Sunrisers were unable to kick on further on a flat pitch perfect for batting.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The second leg of Madrid's Champions League play-off against Jose Mourinho's Benfica on Wednesday seemed to play on their minds as they failed to kick on at El Sadar.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
"Regardless of who we were playing next, it's a brilliant platform for us to kick on from," said hooker George, who led the team after regular captain Maro Itoje was picked on the bench.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
That epic knock, undoubtedly one of the best by an England batter overseas, was supposed to give Pope the confidence to kick on and fulfil his undoubted talent.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
I feel a soft kick on the heel of my shoe.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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