feet
Americannoun
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
Other Word Forms
- feetless adjective
Example Sentences
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My body was so fatigued by this point that all the stabilizer muscles in my ankles and feet were lagging.
Despite suffering from "numerous" bald patches, a torn muzzle, and repairs to both pads on his paws and feet, the Edwardian bear attracted a lot of interest ahead of the sale.
From BBC
That includes lower-surface cruise missiles and intercontinental ballistic missiles that fire up and over the roughly 35,000 feet that commercial flights typically operate at.
Bachelor No. 2 stood well over six feet with caramel-brown hair and emerald eyes.
From Los Angeles Times
Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.
From Barron's
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