a kick at the can

Related to a kick at the can: kick the can down the road

a kick at the can

An opportunity to do, try, or achieve something. Primarily heard in Canada. He might not have been elected to office this term, but he'll likely look for another kick at the can in November.
See also: can, kick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a kick at the can (or cat)

an opportunity to achieve something. Canadian informal
See also: can, kick
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See also:
  • a kick at the cat
  • be as bright as a button
  • good as (one's) word
  • good as one's word, as
  • of word
  • be a man/woman of his/her word
  • calculate on
  • calculate on (something)
  • be carried out feet first
  • break a record