put one's feet up

present singular third person puts one's feet up · participle present putting one's feet up

1. idiomaticTo relax.

   It is also disconcerting when you suddenly realise that the driver isn't steering, but may be thumbing over his Customs papers with his feet up.

   1948 March and April, “Notes and News: Lines in County Donegal”, in Railway Magazine, page 129

   1 more example

   One thing Tuchel did not need to learn was how important Kane is to England, as the captain proved once again he has the knack for a timely goal. A deft gliding header from Djed Spence's cross gave Kane his 67th goal of the season, just before he could put his feet up for the rest of the game.

   2026 June 6, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 New Zealand”, in BBC

   Synonyms: kick one's feet up