on a kick

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on a kick

1. (idiomatic) Having a period of enthusiasm towards some activity.
   • 1994, Marjorie L. DeVault, Feeding the Family: The Social Organization of Caring as Gendered Work‎, page 145:

     And he is now on a kick of having me make orange juice, rather than buying the frozen concentrate.

   • 2013, Kate Woodruff, Central Michigan Life, Fruitful beginnings: Students create plans for fruit business‎:

     They have a great idea, especially since everyone is on a health kick lately.

• The word kick is usually preceded by an attributive noun.