kick up one's heels

Meaning: To have a lively and fun time, usually at a party or dance.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: The Absurd

Origin: The expression is commonly used to describe someone who is ordinarily quiet and reserved and for whom having a lively time is unusual.

More idioms — The Absurd

• knock someone for a loop — To shock, surprise, or astound someone.
• not know if one is coming or going — To be confused and disoriented.
• look like death warmed over — To look/feel ill or exhausted.
• method to one's madness — Explanation; forethought or logic.
• off one's rocker — Out of one's mind; slightly crazy.
• off the wall — Unusual; peculiar.

More English idioms

• not know someone from adam — To be unable to recognize someone because the person is a stranger.
• know the ins and outs — To be familiar with the details and hidden meanings of an activity or situation.
• know the ropes — To be familiar with a task or situation.
• knuckle down — To do one's work seriously; to apply oneself fully; to get busy.
• knuckle under — To submit or give in to pressure.
• labor of love — Something done out of affection or great interest.

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