kick on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Jamie Smith – 6 – Finally got into the series with a counter-attacking 60 in the second innings, now has to kick on in Melbourne and Sydney.
From BBC
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
But at the same time he did not kick on from his electric Villa form.
From BBC
They had seen enough on this particular day, and many have seen enough of this team struggling to kick on under Gregor Townsend.
From BBC
They have delivered big, one-off victories in the Six Nations, but in the eight years on Townsend's watch, when the moment in the campaign has arrived to kick on and properly challenge, they have foundered.
From BBC
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