kick around

kick around  {v.},  {informal}

1. To act roughly or badly to; treat badly; bully.

John likes to kick around the little boys.

Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around.

Syn.: PUSH AROUND.

2. To lie around or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected.

This old coat has been kicking around the closet for years.

The letter kicked around on my desk for days.

3.  {slang}

To talk easily or carelessly back and forth about; examine in a careless or easy-going way.

Bob and I kicked around the idea of going swimming, but it was hot and we were too lazy.

Compare: TRY OUT, TALK OVER.

4. To move about often; go from one job or place to another; become experienced.

Harry has kicked around all over the world as a merchant seaman.

Compare: HAS BEEN AROUND.