kick up one's heels
phrase
1
: to show sudden delight
2
: to have a lively time
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“Kick up one's heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20up%20one%27s%20heels. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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