get itchy feet

get itchy feet

To feel the urge to stray from one's routine, often by traveling. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Every so often, Claire gets itchy feet and sets off for a foreign destination.

See also: feet, get, itchy

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get (or have) itchy feet

be restless; have a strong urge to travel or move from place to place. informal

See also: feet, get, itchy

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get/have itchy ˈfeet

(informal) a desire to travel, move house, change your job, etc: He never stays in a job long. He gets itchy feet after two or three years.

See also: feet, get, have, itchy

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