He said some pretty harsh things to her, but she got in a few 'licks' herself. [=she also said some harsh things to him]
The players knew they would win and were 'licking their chops' as they waited for the game to start.
The movie has 'taken its licks' from the critics. [=has been harshly reviewed by the critics]
(..) No, seriously. These hands... ...these miracle, magical, life-giving hands. Just to be near them, touch them, maybe even lick one? All right. Just one. You're good at that. Oh, my God! Someone! He's choking! Is anyone here a doctor? (..)1996 TvShow: Friends Title: The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 Season: 2 Episode 12