whenever the fancy takes (one)

whenever the fancy takes (one)

Whenever one wants or feels compelled to do something. Now that you have your own car, you can go out whenever the fancy takes you!
See also: fancy, take, whenever
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

as, whenever, etc. the fancy ˈtakes you

as, whenever, etc. you feel like doing something: We bought a camper van so we could go away whenever the fancy took us.
See also: fancy, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • as, whenever, etc. the fancy takes you
  • fancy
  • fancy (one's) chances
  • fancy chances
  • fancy your chances
  • fancy your/somebody's chances
  • trick (oneself or something) up
  • Fancy meeting you here!
  • from A to B
  • fancy footwork