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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