The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by Unknown

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KICK up a fuss (or KICK up a stink)

register strong disapproval; object loudly to something. informal

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KICK someone upstairs

remove someone from an influential position in a business by giving them an ostensible promotion. informal

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KICK

see kick against the PRICKS; see kick down the LADDER; see cool one's HEELS; see kick over the TRACES; see kick up one's HEELS.

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more KICKS than halfpence

more harsh treatment than rewards. informal

• Grose (Dictionary of Vulgar Tongue, 1785) calls this ‘monkey's allowance’, probably with reference to the monkey used by a travelling showman or musician to attract a paying audience.

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