feet

[ feet ]

noun

1. a plural of foot.

feet

/ fiːt /

noun

1. See foot
   the plural of foot
2. at someone's feet
   at someone's feet as someone's disciple
3. be run off one's feet
   be run off one's feetbe rushed off one's feet to be very busy
4. carry off one's feet
   carry off one's feetsweep off one's feet to fill with enthusiasm
5. feet of clay
   feet of clay a weakness that is not widely known
6. get one's feet wet
   get one's feet wet to begin to participate in something
7. have one's feet on the ground
   have one's feet on the groundkeep one's feet on the ground to be practical and reliable
8. on one's feet
   on one's feeton its feet
   1. standing up
   2. in good health
   3. (of a business, company, etc) thriving
9. put one's feet up
   put one's feet up to rest
10. stand on one's own feet
    stand on one's own feet to be independent

Derived Forms

• ˈfeetless, adjective

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. drag one's feet, to act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant to act, comply, etc.:

   We can't begin the project until the steering committee stops dragging its feet.

2. land / fall on one's feet, to be lucky or successful, especially after difficulties:

   He's had some rough times but has finally landed on his feet.

3. on one's feet,
   1. in a standing position.
   2. in an independent or secure position:

      The loan helped him get on his feet again.

   3. in a restored or recovered state; able to continue:

      Psychotherapy helped her get back on her feet after her breakdown.

4. sit at the feet of, to attend upon as a disciple or follower:

   American writers and painters no longer sit at the feet of Europeans.

5. stand on one's own feet, Also stand on one's own two feet.
   1. to be financially self-supporting.
   2. to be independent:

      Overprotective parents do not prepare their children to stand on their own feet.

6. sweep one off one's feet, to impress or overwhelm by ability, enthusiasm, or charm:

   The gaiety of the occasion swept them off their feet.

More idioms and phrases containing feet

• at someone's feet
• both feet on the ground
• dead on one's feet
• don't let the grass grow under one's feet
• drag one's feet
• fall on one's feet
• get one's feet wet
• get the lead out of (one's feet)
• get to one's feet
• have two left feet
• hold someone's feet to the fire
• off one's feet
• on one's feet
• put one's feet up
• rush off one's feet
• shake the dust from one's feet
• six feet under
• stand on one's feet
• take the load off (one's feet)
• think on one's feet
• under one's feet
• vote with one's feet
• foot

Example Sentences

The wreckage lies no more than around 100 feet down in the Java Sea.

From The Daily Beast

“Wait…” Suddenly a huge, graceful black marlin leaps out of the water, sending a shower of water ten feet high.

From The Daily Beast

Even a relatively small 250-pound bomb could kill or injure friendly troops who are within 650 feet of the explosion.

From The Daily Beast

By contrast, a gun will allow a pilot to attack hostile forces that are less than 300 feet from friendly ground forces.

From The Daily Beast

The pilot asked air-traffic control for permission to climb from 32,000 to 38,000 feet to avoid the bad weather.

From The Daily Beast

He reached forward and took her hands, and if Mrs. Vivian had come in she would have seen him kneeling at her daughter's feet.

From Project Gutenberg

Moreover, most of the burrows were only a few feet apart and no agonistic behavior was witnessed.

From Project Gutenberg

Before the spinet a bench was placed about four feet below the keys, and I was put upon the bench.

From Project Gutenberg

We all rose to our feet, and he shook hands with everybody without waiting to be introduced.

From Project Gutenberg

He is rather tall and narrow, and wears a long abb's coat reaching nearly down to his feet.

From Project Gutenberg