Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
footloose-and-fancy-free
idiom
/ˌfʊt.luːs ənd ˈfæn.si friː/
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Definition
Having the freedom to do as one pleases, without any commitments or responsibilities.
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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.
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Meaning
This phrase conveys a sense of carefree independence, often associated with being young, free, and unburdened by obligations.
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Synonyms
- carefree
- unencumbered
- unfettered
- liberated
- wild and free