IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishput one's feet up
Meaning: To relax and rest.
Example: “After the move, all I want is to put my feet up for a week.”
Origin: Literally resting one's legs on a stool or sofa. The figurative sense is common from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Se la couler douce Literally: To let it flow gently for oneself
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