hang up one's hat
The phrase 'hang up one's hat' is commonly used in English to describe retiring or settling down.
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Definition
C1Career
(idiomatic)To retire from one's job or career.
Example
- After 40 years in the industry, she decided it was time to hang up her hat.
C1Lifestyle
(idiomatic)To settle down in a particular place or home.
Example
- He found a cozy cottage in the countryside where he could finally hang up his hat.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang up one's hat":
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