on a kick
English
Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) Having a period of enthusiasm towards some activity.
- 1994, Marjorie L. DeVault, Feeding the Family: The Social Organization of Caring as Gendered Work, p. 145:
- And he is now on a kick of having me make orange juice, rather than buying the frozen concentrate.
- 2013, Kate Woodruff, Central Michigan Life, Fruitful beginnings: Students create plans for fruit business
- They have a great idea, especially since everyone is on a health kick lately.
- 1994, Marjorie L. DeVault, Feeding the Family: The Social Organization of Caring as Gendered Work, p. 145:
Usage notes
- The word kick is usually preceded by an attributive noun.
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