kick in (on something) (for someone or something)

kick in (on something) (for someone or something)
kick in (on something) (for someone or something)
Fig. to contribute to something for someone or something. •

Would you like to kick in on a gift for Joel?

I'll be happy to kick in on a gift.

Sure, I would like to kick in for the gift.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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