hang up (one's) spurs



hang up (one's) spurs

To stop doing something; to retire from something. I've been at the company for 30 years, so it's time for me to hang up my spurs. You're an adult now, and you can't stay out all weekend—it's time to hang up your spurs and ditch the party scene.
See also: hang, spur, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Yngvildr-Ancient Scandinavian
Farrokh-Persian
HamishHAY-mishScottish
WaldoWAWL-do (English)English, German, Ancient Germanic
Mert-Turkish
BranwenBRAN-wenWelsh, Welsh Mythology