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Filipino
FilipinoMakati ang paa
Meaning: Restless and always wanting to go out.
Literally: Itchy feet
Example: “Makati ang paa ng anak ko; hindi siya mapirmi sa bahay.” — My son has itchy feet; he can never stay home.
English equivalent: To have itchy feet
Origin: "The feet are itchy": always wanting to be on the move, to go out or travel. English has the same image in "itchy feet." No particular story lies behind it.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Avoir la bougeotte Literally: To have the fidgets
English: have itchy feet
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