hang up one's boots
to retire, call it a day (used especially in the context of sports).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The veteran player decided to hang up his boots after this season.”
“After twenty years of professional competition, the champion athlete finally decided it was time to hang up his boots.”
“Following a career defined by relentless intensity and numerous accolades, the aging captain announced his intention to hang up his boots at the conclusion of the championship match.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026