kick back
Take it easy
Kick back means to relax or take it easy: I'm just going to kick back and watch TV tonight.
A kickback is an illicit payment—money returned secretly as part of a corrupt deal: The contractor paid kickbacks to the inspector.
To kick back money is to return a portion, usually improperly.
The relaxation sense is casual; the payment sense carries connotations of bribery.
Release accumulated tension
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
hammock · siesta · nap · ease · restful · peaceful · leisurely · calm
Culminating benefit received
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- graftIllicit political gain
- baksheeshGratuity or small bribe
- backhanderSecret illicit payment
sweetener · inducement · hush money · slush fund · embezzlement · extortion · skimming · illegal
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- decompressRelease stored pressure
repose · hammock · siesta · nap · ease · restful · peaceful · leisurely · calm · soothe
payoff
Culminating benefit received
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- graftIllicit political gain
- baksheeshGratuity or small bribe
backhander · sweetener · inducement · hush money · slush fund · embezzlement · extortion · skimming · illegal · unethical
downtime
Period of non-operation
recreation · pastime · hobby · entertainment · enjoyment · amusement · fun · games · playtime · respite
blowback
Unintended negative consequences
snap · thrust · shock · spring · ricochet · deflection · reflex · spasm · counterforce
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- idlingidle, idled, loaf, loafed, laze
- hanging outhang out, chill, lounge, socialize, mingle
- Comfort Phrasescomfort food, comfort zone, creature comforts, home sweet home, safe and sound
- joy expressionsjoy, happiness, delight, glee, mirth
- home comfortscozy, comfortable, snug, warm, blanket