Hang up one's boots.
[Idiom] HANG UP ONE'S BOOTS. - Terms That Mean To End a Career or Role
Retire.
'Hang up one's boots' is an idiom that refers to retiring from one's job, usually after a long period of service. Historically, this phrase could have originated from the tradition of soldiers hanging up their boots when they retired from military service or athletes retiring from sports. It now serves as a metaphor for anyone ending a career or significant chapter in their life.
Example Sentences
It's time to hang up one's boots after a long career.
It's time to retire after a long career.
He decided to hang up his boots and retire early.
He decided to retire early from his job.
She hung up her boots and moved to the countryside.
She retired and moved to the countryside.
