kick back

• Неформальное выражение, означающее расслабиться, отдохнуть или удобно откинуться на спинку, часто после периода работы или стресса.

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.

   Расслабиться

   • 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.

   Взятка

   • 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.