feet

[ feet ]

/ fit /

noun

a plural of foot.

Words nearby feet

feeler, feeler gauge, feeling, feelings, feen, feet, feet of clay, feet on the ground, feetfirst, feeze, fef

Idioms for feet

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.

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.

on one's feet,

in a standing position.
in an independent or secure position: The loan helped him get on his feet again.
in a restored or recovered state; able to continue: Psychotherapy helped her get back on her feet after her breakdown.

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.

stand on one's own feet,

to be financially self-supporting.
to be independent: Overprotective parents do not prepare their children to stand on their own feet.

Also stand on one's own two feet.

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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British Dictionary definitions for stand on one's own feet

feet

/ (fiːt) /

noun

the plural of foot

at someone's feet as someone's disciple

be run off one's feet or be rushed off one's feet to be very busy

carry off one's feet or sweep off one's feet to fill with enthusiasm

feet of clay a weakness that is not widely known

get one's feet wet to begin to participate in something

have one's feet on the ground or keep one's feet on the ground to be practical and reliable

on one's feet or on its feet

standing up
in good health
(of a business, company, etc) thriving

put one's feet up to rest

stand on one's own feet to be independent

Derived forms of feet

feetless, adjective

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Idioms and Phrases with stand on one's own feet (1 of 2)

stand on one's own feet

Act or behave independently, as in You've got to learn to stand on your own feet and not always listen to your peers. [Mid-1500s]

Idioms and Phrases with stand on one's own feet (2 of 2)

feet

In addition to the idioms beginning with feet

feet of clay
feet on the ground

also see:

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

Also see underfoot.