have a kick to it



have a kick to it

Fig. to have a strong or spicy flavor; to have a high alcohol content. I like that salsa. It has a kick to it. Tom's moonshine sure has a kick to it—don't drink too much of it, now!
See also: have, kick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÅSeAW-se (Swedish)Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Tordis-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Bozhena-Medieval Slavic
Anastazjaah-nah-STAHZ-yahPolish
Arkhip-Russian
Harriettaher-ee-ET-ə, har-ee-ET-əEnglish (Rare)