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kick around

 
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kick
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: (informal) to discuss or consider (an idea, possibility, proposal or the like).
We're still kicking around the idea of expanding into the European market.We can kick that thought around at our next meeting.
definition 2: (informal) to look down on and treat badly.
I'm quitting! I'm not going to stay here and let you kick me around anymore!
definition 3: (informal) to exist but not be used, exploited, or given much consideration.
These proposals have been kicking around for years but we've never taken them up seriously.Cotton balls? Aren't there some kicking around in the back of the cupboard?