How to Pronounce "kick up your heels"
expression
KIK-up-your-HEELZ
KIK-up-YAW-heelz
Definition
To relax and have a lot of fun, often at a party or after finishing work or responsibilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhiɫz
British English
kˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK-up-your-HEELZ
UK
KIK-up-YAW-heelz
Listen in Context
After the exam, the students wanted to kick up their heels.
We work hard all week and then kick up our heels on Saturday night.
Everyone at the wedding was ready to kick up their heels.
It's your birthday! Time to kick up your heels and enjoy yourself.