kick up one's heels (킥 **업** 원즈 **힐**즈) — to enjoy oneself freely and without restraint; to have a good time celebrating or relaxing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to enjoy oneself freely and without restraint; to have a good time celebrating or relaxing
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪk ʌp wʌnz hiːlz/
Korean meaning: 자유롭게 즐기다, 마음껏 놀다, 신나게 축하하다
Korean pronunciation: 킥 **업** 원즈 **힐**즈
Example Sentences
- After working overtime for months, Tom finally kicked up his heels at the company party and danced like nobody was watching.
- The elderly couple decided to kick up their heels on their 50th anniversary cruise.
- When her strict parents went on vacation, the teenager couldn't wait to kick up her heels and throw a house party.
kick up one's heels
NOUN//kɪk ʌp wʌnz hiːlz//
to enjoy oneself freely and without restraint; to have a good time celebrating or relaxing
After finals ended, the students kick up their heels at the rooftop party.
Kick up your heels, enjoy how freedom feels with hearty meals!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
이 표현은 말이 기뻐할 때 뒷발굽을 차올리는 행동에서 유래되었습니다. 19세기부터 사용되기 시작했으며, 자유롭고 즐거운 상태를 표현하는 관용구로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“After working overtime for months, Tom finally kicked up his heels at the company party and danced like nobody was watching.”
“The elderly couple decided to kick up their heels on their 50th anniversary cruise.”
“When her strict parents went on vacation, the teenager couldn't wait to kick up her heels and throw a house party.”
“The retirement community organized a social night for residents to kick up their heels.”
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