kick up one's heels
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Meaning · English
To celebrate or have a good time, often in a lively or uninhibited way
Literally: to lift one's heels in a carefree manner
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
After finishing her exams, she decided to kick up her heels and go to a party
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “kick up one's heels” mean?
To celebrate or have a good time, often in a lively or uninhibited way Literally: to lift one's heels in a carefree manner
Is “kick up one's heels” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.