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Difference between For a kick-off and For kicks

admin Confusing Phrases

for a kick-off —(coll.) to begin with; in the first place:

  • “What’s wrong with it?” “Well, for a kick-off, it hasn’t been cooked properly.”

for kicks—(coll.) do smth. for pleasure or excitement rather than because it is necessary:

  • Dylan isn’t serious about riding; he does it for kicks.