- plural of foot.
feet
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idioms
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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.
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stand on one's own feet, Also stand on one's own two feet.
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to be financially self-supporting.
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to be independent.
Overprotective parents do not prepare their children to stand on their own feet.
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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.
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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.
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on one's feet,
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in a standing position.
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in an independent or secure position.
The loan helped him get on his feet again.
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in a restored or recovered state; able to continue.
Psychotherapy helped her get back on her feet after her breakdown.
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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.
noun
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the plural of foot
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as someone's disciple
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to be very busy
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to fill with enthusiasm
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a weakness that is not widely known
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to begin to participate in something
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to be practical and reliable
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standing up
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in good health
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(of a business, company, etc) thriving
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to rest
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to be independent
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Kinahan rose to his feet, with his hands clasped in front of him, when a court official read his charge to him on Sunday.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
In 2010, they reportedly spent $28 million to extensively renovate the estate, which boasts 310 feet of private shoreline and a private boathouse.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The San Francisco tidal gauge, for instance, is expected to see the high tide at 1.5 feet above normal just after 9 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
At 90,000 square feet, the proposed complex would be larger than an average Kohl’s department store, which the company says occupies roughly 80,000 square feet.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
As the brain detects a fall in blood temperature, it automatically protects itself by shutting down the blood supply to the hands and feet.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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