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What is the meaning of "to put your feet up" idiom?

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Idiom Conjugations:

 
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Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Putting your feet up for a few minutes at the end of a long day can rejuvenate a person.
 
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Idiom Usage:

In the imperative:
"Put your feet up!"
You do not need to literally put your feet up on something in order to take a rest.
 
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Idiom Scenario 2:


You got up at five o´clock this morning.  You stopped at the gym and exercised for an hour on the way to work.  You worked hard all day.  The boss asked you to stay late to finish an important job.  Traffic was terrible on the way home.  You have finally arrived home at 9pm.
All you want to do is put your feet up at the end of a long day.
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Idiom Scenario 1:


It is Sam's big day.  The marathon that he has been training for all year is today.  Sam's weight is perfect.  He feels great as he lines up on the starting line for the big race.  Three hours later, Sam has finished running the marathon and feels fantastic, although a little tired.  There is no rest for Sam as he must attend a press conference and then a party. 
By the time Sam gets home, do you think that all he will want to do is put his feet up?
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Idiom Definition:


"to put your feet up"
to rest or relax
 
Synonyms:
becalm, calm, cool, idle, lounge, lull, quiet, recline, repose, rest, sedate, settle, slack, soften, steady, unbend, unwind
 



This man is literally and idiomatically putting his feet up. - - - - ->  a business man has removed his tie and placed his feet on his desk.  He is leaning back in his chair with one arm up behind his head.  His eyes are closed.




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