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kick up
verb- to complain vigorously, to respond unfavourably and therefore cause problems or trouble UK, 1789
Usually in phrases such as “kick up a row”, “kick up a fuss”, “kick up trouble”, etc. - They had been told they would not be allowed entry to the bar after the game, which left a bad taste, but still no one kicked up. — Jimmy Stockin, On The Cobbles, p. 167, 2000
- (of a jockey) to urge a horse on to a burst of speed AUSTRALIA
- At the distance, jockey Tom Hales kicked Grand Flaneur up, and the champion colt put the issue beyond doubt in a few strides. — Maurice Cavanough and Meurig Davies, Cup Day, p. 54, 1960
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