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Get/have itchy feet

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Metaphorical MeaningPlay
The phrase doesn't mean actual itchy feet, but a longing for change or adventure. SlideSeeing her friends' travel photos gave her itchy feet.
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Informal UsagePlay
The phrase is casual and typically used in informal conversations or writing. SlideI've had itchy feet ever since I graduated; I just want to explore the world.
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Not LiteralPlay
Remember, it's an idiom. Don't use it when you actually mean someone's feet itch. SlideEvery spring, I get itchy feet to start gardening, not because my feet are itchy!