The phrase "real kicker" means something that is unusual, surprising, or unexpected. It adds an extra twist or surprise to a situation. Full definition
Its impressive look and stellar, plus - sized screen go toe - to - toe with the fierce competition.The real kicker here are its cameras, which manage to outperform most, if not all, phones that have come before it. (techradar.com)
«They were real kicker joints personified,» says Spagnola. (si.com)
The real kicker came in 1998 when a former business partner at a debt - collection company of mine was convicted of fraud. (entrepreneur.com)