feet

[feet]

noun

1. a plural of foot.

feet

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• feetless adjective

Idioms and Phrases

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.

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

Example Sentences

The pass itself is perched 8,400 feet above sea level, with surrounding peaks rising even higher.

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Around 100 feet, pilots transition to Cruise mode.

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And if Carlos was in the room, someone would inevitably glance at him and shake their head, as if he were the one dragging his feet.

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This “rare offering in the heart of the Florida Keys” features “150 feet of private waterfront, dockage, boat ramp, private beach, two pools, and lush, mature tropical landscaping,” the listing states.

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Thanks to your conservative spending habits and focused saving, you have the world at your feet.

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