a kick at the cat

Related to a kick at the cat: Kick the Can

a kick at the cat

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 cat in November.
See also: cat, kick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a kick at the can
  • 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 the record