Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
footloose-and-fancy-free
idiom
/ˌfʊt.luːs ənd ˈfæn.si friː/
Definition
Having the freedom to do as one pleases, without any commitments or responsibilities.
Examples
- After quitting his job, he felt footloose and fancy-free, ready to travel the world.
- She enjoyed her footloose and fancy-free lifestyle, spending her days exploring new places.
Meaning
This phrase conveys a sense of carefree independence, often associated with being young, free, and unburdened by obligations.
Synonyms
- carefree
- unencumbered
- unfettered
- liberated
- wild and free
