Kick to the curb Meaning in English
expression
KIK tuh THUH KURB
KIK too THUH KURB
Definition
To reject someone or something, or to remove them from your life or group, often suddenly and completely.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, slightly harsh expression mainly for relationships, friendships, or teams. Common with 'they kicked him to the curb' or 'got kicked to the curb.' Implies a firm, irreversible decision—stronger than just 'let go.' Not literal; only used figuratively.
Spanish: dejar de lado - echar a la callePortuguese (BR): deixar de lado - dar um foraPortuguese (PT): deixar de parte - pôr na ruaChinese (Simplified): 抛弃 - 扔在一边Chinese (Traditional): 拋棄 - 丟在一邊Hindi: किनारे लगा देना - बाहर कर देनाArabic: يتخلى عن - يرمي جانباًBengali: বাতিল করা - দূরে সরিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: выгнать - избавитьсяJapanese: 見捨てる - 切り捨てるVietnamese: loại bỏ - đuổi điKorean: 내쫓다 - 배척하다Turkish: hayatından atmak - kapının önüne koymakUrdu: زندگی سے نکال دینا - باہر پھینک دیناIndonesian: menyingkirkan - membuang
Example Sentences
She kicked him to the curb after he lied to her.
basic
If a friend treats you badly, you should kick them to the curb.
basic
The company kicked them to the curb when sales dropped.
basic
After years of loyalty, he got kicked to the curb with no warning.
natural
They really kicked me to the curb after all I did for them.
natural
Don’t be afraid to kick bad habits to the curb.
natural