Have a kick to it Meaning in English
expression
释义
If something "has a kick to it," it has a strong, spicy, or noticeable flavor, sensation, or effect. This is often used for food, drinks, or anything that feels unexpectedly powerful.
用法与细微差别
Mostly informal and used for food and drinks, especially spicy or alcoholic ones. It implies a pleasant surprise or extra strength. Can sometimes describe non-food things like perfume or medicine. Not literal kicking.
例句
This salsa has a kick to it!
basic
Be careful, this drink has quite a kick to it.
basic
The chili sauce really has a kick to it.
basic
Wow, that ginger tea has a kick to it—it really wakes you up!
natural
His grandma’s homemade lemonade has a kick to it—must be the fresh ginger.
natural
That perfume has a kick to it—it’s stronger than it looks.
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