kick on

informal

1. To perform exceptionally well, especially in sports. Primarily heard in UK. I bet Liverpool is kicking themselves for letting the forward go, as he has really kicked on since transferring to Man City.

2. To continue to play (some sport). Primarily heard in UK. With the regional championship in sight, she decided to ignore the doctor's advice and kick on regardless of the pain.

3. To turn on; to become operational. Primarily heard in US. A: "What the heck was that sound?" B: "Oh, that was just the generator kicking on."

See also: kick, on

See also:

smooth-talk
smooth-talking
shoot the lights out
with flying colors, pass with
flying colors, come off with
pass with flying colors
come off with flying colors
come through (something) with flying colors
coming through
come through

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