Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

get itchy feet

idiom

/ɡɛt ˈɪtʃi fiːt/

Definition

To have a strong desire to travel or to leave a place.

Examples

After spending years in the same job, she started to get itchy feet and decided to travel the world.
Every summer, he gets itchy feet and can’t resist booking a last-minute trip.
Living in one place for too long makes me get itchy feet; I crave new experiences.

Meaning

The phrase ‘get itchy feet’ is commonly used to describe the feeling of being restless or wanting to move or explore new places, often due to boredom or a longing for adventure.