simple past tense and past participle of hang up one's spurs

present participle of hang up one's spurs

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

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hang up one's spurs

Synonym of keep one's guard up

To start to pay attention suddenly.

to do something that should have been done earlier but was not, especially when done with energy or enthusiasm.

Synonym of put one's feet up

(dated) To check someone or give them a curt answer.

Synonym of prick up one's ears