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

kick something in (on something) (for someone or something)
kick something in(on something) (for someone or something)
to contribute something, such as money, on something for someone or something. •

I will kick a few bucks in on some flowers for the receptionist.

I will kick in a few bucks on the gift for Marge.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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