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put feet up
put one's feet up
to sit down, lean back, and rest; to lie down. He was really exhausted and had to go put his feet up. Time to put up my feet and get some rest.
put your feet up
to relax and do very little After working all week, you deserve to put your feet up on the weekend.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of put your feet up ( to sit with your feet supported above the ground)