kick up one's heels (Meaning)

kick up one's heels

to run at a faster speed during the last part of a race, to strike out with the foot or feet, to remove from a position or status, to make a kick in football, to show opposition, to strike suddenly and forcefully as if with the foot, to function with vitality and energy, complain, to go from one place to another as circumstance or whim dictates, to strike, thrust, or hit with the foot, to remove by a kicking motion, to protest strenuously or urgently, to recoil when fired

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to run at a faster speed during the last part of a race, to strike out with the foot or feet, to remove from a position or status, to make a kick in football, t

delight, glory, joy, triumph, crow, rejoice, exuberate,brag, exult, kvell

regret, lament, weep, grieve,bemoan, bewail,

After the exams were over, she was ecstatic and eager to kick up her heels and celebrate.

The children couldn't wait to kick up their heels and dance at the party.

When the music started playing, the crowd kicked up their heels and danced the night away.

After a long day of hiking, I was ready to kick up my heels and relax by the campfire.