kick up one's heels

The idiom "kick up one's heels" conveys a sense of celebration, relaxation, or carefree enjoyment.

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Definition

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(informal)To celebrate or have a lively time.

Example

After the final exam, the students kicked up their heels at the party.

B2General

(informal)To relax and enjoy oneself, often after a period of hard work.

Example

After finishing the project, she kicked up her heels and took a vacation.

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(informal)To act in a carefree or exuberant manner.

Example

The kids kicked up their heels, running and laughing in the park.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kick up one's heels":

kick one's heels kick up kick up dust hoof it dance around jump up fill one's boots go on one's merry way gee up kick around kick over jump around beat the dust get one's groove on light on one's feet kick it high jinks beat feet