kick over the traces

Related to word: kick

Idiom

Definition

  1. To behave in a way that disregards rules or authority; to break free from restrictions and act independently.

    反抗權威

    • In his youth, he often kicked over the traces and got into trouble.

      在他年輕時,他經常行為不檢點並惹上麻煩。

    • They started to kick over the traces when they began ignoring all company regulations.

      他們開始無視公司所有規定,擺脫束縛。

    • After being stuck at home for so long, she finally wanted to kick over the traces and travel around.

      在家困了這麼久後,她終於想擺脫束縛去旅行。