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Jimmy Hung
2019-10-01 12:10
Hang up (one's) spurs phrase
To retire from work or quit doing something.
The president decided to hang up his spurs after becoming a father at the age of 59.
It is time for me to hang up my spurs and let the young take over.
To reside somewhere
To stop playing in a sport
To quit working at sea.
To take a break from work.
Let an animal graze in a grassy area.
The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The phrase is originally a cowboy slang, implying that if someone hangs up their spurs, they are no longer using the tools associated with their job.
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To write something
Yesterday, he put pen to paper and replied to all letters from his fans.
