kick up one's heels
To relax; to enjoy oneself; to do as one pleases.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is time to kick up our heels and relax tonight.”
“After finishing the difficult project, the team went out to dinner to kick up their heels.”
“Having spent the entire year working without a break, she finally took a vacation to kick up her heels and enjoy the sunshine.”
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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