Meaning of hang up one's spurs | Babel Free

Definitions

To quit, to stop engaging in a line of work or type of activity.

Examples

“Figured I'd find me some shack or lean-to and hang up my spurs.”

“It made his wife a great deal happier, and in light of the fact that he had four kids, one of whom was still in diapers, it was probably a good idea to hang up his spurs, but God, he missed it.”

““He's not the first driver that's charked, and he won't be the last,” Modelar said, speaking low. “The day you no longer accept that is the day you hang up your spurs.””

“I did my fair share of reproducing; now, as they say, it's time to hang up my spurs.”

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