Kick over the traces
phrase
To behave in a way that is not controlled or limited.
After years of strict parenting, she kicked over the traces and started partying all the time.
Often appears as...
- kick over the traces and live life
- kick over the traces after years
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To depart from the normal or accepted course of action permanently.
After he lost his job, he kicked over the traces and started travelling the world.
Often appears as...
- kick over the traces and change course
- kick over the traces in life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To behave in a way that is not controlled or limited.
After years of strict parenting, she kicked over the traces and started partying all the time.
Often appears as...
- kick over the traces and live life
- kick over the traces after years
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To depart from the normal or accepted course of action permanently.
After he lost his job, he kicked over the traces and started travelling the world.
Often appears as...
- kick over the traces and change course
- kick over the traces in life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unrestrained Behavior
Indicates someone acting without considering rules or consequences, often suddenly.
He kicked over the traces and left home without a word.
Pro Tip 2/3Reaction to Limits
Used when someone reacts to strict controls by doing the opposite, as a form of rebellion.
Tired of her curfew, she kicked over the traces and stayed out all night.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotes Disapproval
Often carries a negative connotation, implying the behavior might not be approved by others.
His parents were shocked when he kicked over the traces and dropped out of college.
Pro Tip 1/3Unrestrained Behavior
Indicates someone acting without considering rules or consequences, often suddenly.
He kicked over the traces and left home without a word.
Pro Tip 2/3Reaction to Limits
Used when someone reacts to strict controls by doing the opposite, as a form of rebellion.
Tired of her curfew, she kicked over the traces and stayed out all night.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotes Disapproval
Often carries a negative connotation, implying the behavior might not be approved by others.
His parents were shocked when he kicked over the traces and dropped out of college.
Pro Tip 1/3Unrestrained Behavior
Indicates someone acting without considering rules or consequences, often suddenly.
He kicked over the traces and left home without a word.
Pro Tip 2/3Reaction to Limits
Used when someone reacts to strict controls by doing the opposite, as a form of rebellion.
Tired of her curfew, she kicked over the traces and stayed out all night.
Pro Tip 3/3Connotes Disapproval
Often carries a negative connotation, implying the behavior might not be approved by others.
His parents were shocked when he kicked over the traces and dropped out of college.
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