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What's "kick" mean here? Is it a metaphorical term?

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Rebecca

That's right! It's a metaphorical kick. It implies a forceful removal or strongly enforced removal from their houses. No one is actually being kicked here. Ex: My sister kicked me out of her room yesterday. Ex: I hope they don't kick me out for paying rent two days late.

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