itchy feet
A strong desire to travel; wanderlust.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I have itchy feet and want to travel soon.”
“After working in the same office for five years, he developed itchy feet and decided to book a trip around the world.”
“Despite the comfort of his settled life, the persistent sensation of itchy feet compelled him to abandon his routine and seek adventure in distant lands.”
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beat feet
To run.
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drag one's feet
To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
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feet first
In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).
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feet of clay
In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
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foot the bill
To pay for something.
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foot voting
Expressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.
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get one's feet wet
To begin gaining experience; to tentatively try something new.
Last updated August 10, 2026