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Definition

To shop for a vehicle or other item to purchase or in which to invest.

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Origins

See kick the tires.

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In Context

  • "... on standard equipment, options, warranties, safety equipment, fuel-economy ratings and – of course – prices, so you can go kick some tires in confidence."
  • "Kick some tires. What is the fund’s expense ratio, and how does it compare with those of its peers?"