to kick up one's heels
1kick up one's heels — phrasal 1. a. : to show sudden extreme delight or energy inspired by such delight b. : to have a lively time had no time to take a holiday and kick up my heels when I came back from the war Rebecca West 2. slang : die …
2kick up one's heels — idi kick up one s heels, to have an unusually lively, entertaining time …
3kick up one's heels — verb a) To dance. If a swimmer kicks up his heels and splashes the water, the judge will take points off accordingly. b) To relax; to enjoy oneself; to do as one pleases. Above the peals of laughter with which the words were received, rose Jakes… …
4kick up one's heels — {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time; celebrate. * /When exams were over the students went to town to kick up their heels./ * /Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewell party she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time./ …
5kick up one's heels — {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time; celebrate. * /When exams were over the students went to town to kick up their heels./ * /Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewell party she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time./ …
6kick\ up\ one's\ heels — v. phr. informal To have a merry time; celebrate. When exams were over the students went to town to kick up their heels. Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewell party she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time …
7kick up one's heels — have a good time, celebrate We really kicked up our heels at the Christmas party that we attended last week …
8kick up one's heels — phrasal 1. to show sudden delight 2. to have a lively time …
9kick up one's heels — N. Amer. have a lively, enjoyable time. → heel …
10kick up one's heels — Enjoy oneself uninhibitedly …
