Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kick-over-the-traces

idiom

/ˈkɪk oʊvər ðə treɪsɪz/

Definition

To break free from restraint or control; to rebel against authority or expectations.

Examples

After feeling stifled at his job for too long, he decided to kick-over-the-traces and start his own business.
She kicked-over-the-traces when she chose to follow her passion for art instead of pursuing a conventional career.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to describe someone who refuses to conform or who takes action against limitations placed upon them, essentially breaking free from restrictions.