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kick at the cat

kick at the cat noun: synonym of kick at the can.

Noun

kick at the cat (plural kicks at the cat)

  1. Synonym of kick at the can.
    • Because it was a defense motion and the judge ruled on a question of law rather than fact, Finnegan can get another kick at the cat. All he has to do is convince the Court of Appeals that attempted rape is piracy if you try it on a ship.2011, Michael Bowen, Shoot the Lawyer Twice: A Rep & Melissa Pennyworth Mystery
    Synonyms:
    kick at the can

Synonyms of kick at the cat

Forms of kick at the cat

pluralkicks at the cat

Questions about kick at the cat

What does kick at the cat mean?
Kick at the cat means synonym of kick at the can.
What part of speech is kick at the cat?
Kick at the cat is a noun.
What is the plural of kick at the cat?
The plural of kick at the cat is kicks at the cat.

Words near kick at the cat in the dictionary

  1. kick arse
  2. kick ass
  3. kick ass and take names
  4. kick at an open door
  5. kick at the can
  6. kick at the cat
  7. kick back
  8. kick backs
  9. kick ball
  10. kick balls
  11. kick boat

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