Hang up your boots Meaning in English
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Definition
This expression means to retire from a sport, especially when someone decides to end their playing career. It can also be used more generally to mean retiring or stopping any activity you did for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
'Hang up your boots' is informal and most common in sports, mainly football (soccer), but is also applied to any end of a career or long-term commitment. It can be used humorously outside sports. Don't confuse with 'kick the bucket' (which means die).
Example Sentences
After twenty years, he decided to hang up his boots and retire from football.
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It’s hard for athletes to hang up their boots after a long career.
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When should you hang up your boots and move on?
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After his last big win, the boxer knew it was time to hang up his boots.
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Many rock stars never really hang up their boots; they keep coming back for more concerts.
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I’m not ready to hang up my boots just yet—there’s still so much I want to do!
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