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Word of the Day: Kick in
The phrase kick in is a common phrasal verb in English.
When something kicks in, it starts working or taking effect.
For example, if you take medicine, you might have to wait a little while before you feel it kick in.
If you have a splitting headache and take some medication, you have to sit down and wait for it to kick in and start helping you feel better.
Many people talk about how long it takes for coffee to kick in in the morning.
When you drink coffee, you usually do not feel more awake right away.
It takes some time for the caffeine to take effect and help you feel alert.
For most people, it takes about 15 to 30 minutes for coffee to kick in and let them begin their day.
That’s when you start to feel the energy and focus that the coffee gives you.
I, myself, do not really need coffee in the morning.
I can still jump out of bed and go for a one-hour walk before coming home for the first coffee of the day.
We can use kick in for other things as well.
People who begin exercising expect to see results after a week or so, but they will discover it takes a few weeks or months of consistency and repetition before the results really start to kick in.
Sometimes, when a new rule or law is enacted, it does not take effect right away.
Often, the rule is applied after a specific future date.
The next time you are waiting for something to start working, remember that it just means you are waiting for it to kick in!
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