kick at the cat en · NOUN
Meanings
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Synonym of kick at the can.
Because it was a defense motion and the judge ruled on a question of law rather than fact, Finnegan can get another kick at the cat. All he has to do is convince the Court of Appeals that attempted rape is piracy if you try it on a ship.
2011, Michael Bowen, Shoot the Lawyer Twice: A Rep & Melissa Pennyworth Mystery:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kicks at the cat | Number=Plur | lexicographic |