feet

American  

[feet] / fit /

noun

1. a plural of foot.

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idioms

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

feet British  

/ fiːt /

noun

1. the plural of foot

2. as someone's disciple

3. to be very busy

4. to fill with enthusiasm

5. a weakness that is not widely known

6. to begin to participate in something

7. to be practical and reliable

8. 1. standing up

   2. in good health

   3. (of a business, company, etc) thriving

9. to rest

10. to be independent

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feet More Idioms  

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
• foot
• 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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• feetless
  adjective

Example Sentences

Wind gusts were so strong at Island Bay that two women were knocked off their feet as waves washed up over the road, an AFP journalist saw.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Or will people who got cold feet this week look back in a year and kick themselves for not reaping further gains during a once-in-a-lifetime technological revolution?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He's the one, more than all others, who fans identify with, a superstar with his feet firmly on the ground, a player they feel they know even if they don't.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I kick off my sneakers, pull off my socks, and let my bare feet hang, swinging slowly next to hers.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith