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Kick it up!

increase the energy; bring higher energy to one's previous effort
"Kick it up!," the Lead Singer sang out to the Musicians, "let's go!"
Kick it up! by anonymous January 28, 2026

kick it up a notch 

To make things more intense, exciting, or interesting.

(introduced by chef Emeril Lagasse in reference to spicing up his recipies)
Guest: Dude, this party sucks!

Host: Let's kick it up a notch! (brings out strippers and beer)
kick it up a notch by Meggo May 17, 2004

Kick it up a Notch 

To make things more intense, exciting, or interesting.

(Phrase first used by Emril Lagasse while cooking.)

Now refers to a song in the Team Starkid Production Starship.
Emril: Let's kick it up a notch! *adds a bunch of spices*

Pincher: "So here’s the choice, Bug! You can go on leading your meaningless existence Or you can take everything you’ve ever wanted...Well, Bug? Whaddya say?"

Bug: "I....I... I think I’ll kick it up a notch!
I don’t care about the Queen or the hive!"

Pincher: "That’s the spirit! Kick em all straight in the crotch!"

kick it up a notch 

You'll never be a rock star playing guitar in your basement. It's time to kick it up a notch.
kick it up a notch by barbsketch September 16, 2006

kick it up a notch 

Something a chick says when you're not performing to her standards.
kick it up a notch by optix May 18, 2004

kick it up a notch 

1. v. - what you have done if you have administered a Lagasse alarm. See also Emeril.
Zeke is sleeping so peacefully over there ... time to kick it up a notch! Muwahahahaha!