alive and kicking
Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.
kicking
UK /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ US /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
noun 4adj 3
Definitions
adj
1
Terrific, great (of clothes) smart, fashionable.
a kicking pair of jeans
a kicking party
2
Alive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
still kicking at 89
3
Actively ongoing and enjoyable.
noun
1
The action of the verb to kick.
In boxing, kicking one's opponent is not allowed.
2
A violent assault involving repeated kicks.
The bullies pushed the boy over and gave him a kicking.
3
A great loss or defeat; licking.
It’s always fun when something massive comes along and sweeps the board, giving everything else a thoroughly good kicking – think Titanic, The Silence of the Lambs, or Lord of the Rings. There’s a sort of deranged, gluttonous feeling, a perverse glee in seeing so many dreams trampled on by a massive cultural juggernaut.
4
A performance art that is a mix of dance footwork, acrobatic maneuver, and martial arts kicks, drawn from a variety of disciplines. Used in stage dance choreography and staged fight choreography.
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