Kick down Meaning in English
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Definition
To forcefully open or break something, usually a door, by hitting it hard with your foot. Sometimes used figuratively to mean overcoming an obstacle forcibly.
Usage & Nuances
'Kick down' is informal, often used in emergencies or police contexts ('kick down the door'). Can be literal (physical action) or metaphorical (overcoming barriers forcefully). Not usually used for kicking objects downward unless breaking them.
Example Sentences
The firefighter had to kick down the door to save the family.
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He tried to kick down the locked gate.
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Don't kick down the door! I have the key.
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The police had to kick down his door during the raid.
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If life puts up walls, sometimes you just have to kick down the door.
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He’s not patient—he’d rather kick down the door than wait for help.
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