English / idiom
Footloose and Fancy-Free
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Having no binding commitments, family encumbrances, or strict corporate attachments; completely unburdened and free
In context
01
When she was young and footloose and fancy-free, she enthusiastically relocated for global consulting gigs every six months.
02
Once you take on the responsibilities of an executive director, you can no longer be footloose and fancy-free.
Synonyms
uncommitted,carefree,unattached
Antonyms
tied down,overburdened,committed
Collocations
feel footloose and fancy-free,remain footloose and fancy-free,footloose and fancy-free lifestyle