a license to (do something) - the permission/right/chance to do something When my uncle got the contract to sell food at the stadium it was a license to print money. not a lick of work - not even a small amount of work (usually used in the negative) The children did not do a lick of work all morning when the teacher was away. lick one's lips - show eagerness or pleasure about a future event I began to lick my lips when I heard about the chance to go on the training course. lick/whip (something) into shape - put someone or something into good condition The.
