English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

have itchy feet: meaning and examples

have itchy feet means have a strong desire to travel or move somewhere new.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “have itchy feet” and connect it to this meaning: have a strong desire to travel or move somewhere new.

How to use “have itchy feet”

Common mistake: Treat “have itchy feet” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 21, where you can compare it with other idioms about travel and practise it interactively.

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