kick back

• Expression informelle signifiant se détendre, se reposer ou s'installer confortablement, souvent après une période de travail ou de stress.

An informal expression meaning to relax, take it easy, or recline comfortably, often after a period of work or stress.

1. Relax or unwindB1informal

   To relax and take it easy, often after a period of work or stress.

   se détendre

   • After a long week, I just want to kick back and watch a movie.
   • He kicked back on the sofa with a cold drink.
   • We decided to kick back at the beach for the afternoon.

2. Illegal paymentC1informalamerican

   To pay someone secretly or illegally in return for a favor or business deal.

   Pot-de-vin

   • The contractor was accused of kicking back money to the official.
   • They were caught in a kickback scheme involving government contracts.
   • The company paid kickbacks to secure the deal.