Hang up (one's) spurs In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hang up (one's) spurs", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-07-27 09:07

Meaning of Hang up (one's) spurs

Synonyms:

Hang up one’s hat

Hang up (one's) spurs phrase

To retire from work or quit doing something.

The president decided to hang up his spurs after becoming a father at the age of 59.

It is time for me to hang up my spurs and let the young take over.

Other phrases about:

hang (up) (one's) hat

To reside somewhere

hang up (one's) boots

To stop playing in a sport

swallow the anchor

To quit working at sea.

turn in (one's) badge

To take a break from work.

put (someone or something) out to grass

Let an animal graze in a grassy area.

Grammar and Usage of Hang up (one's) spurs

Verb Forms

  • hangs up (one's) spurs
  • hanging up (one's) spurs
  • hung up (one's) spurs
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • hang up her spurs
    • hang up his spurs
    • hang up our spurs
    • hang up their spurs
    • hang up your spurs

The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Hang up (one's) spurs

The phrase is originally a cowboy slang, implying that if someone hangs up their spurs, they are no longer using the tools associated with their job.

The Origin Cited: wordsense.eu .
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