feet

[feet] /fit/
noun
1.
a plural of foot.
Idioms
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
stand on one's own feet,
  1. to be financially self-supporting.
  2. to be independent:
    Overprotective parents do not prepare their children to stand on their own feet.
Also, stand on one's own two feet.
6.
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.
British Dictionary definitions for stand on one's own feet

feet

/fiːt/
noun
1.
the plural of foot
2.
at someone's feet, as someone's disciple
3.
be run off one's feet, be rushed off one's feet, to be very busy
4.
carry off one's feet, sweep off one's feet, to fill with enthusiasm
5.
feet of clay, a weakness that is not widely known
6.
get one's feet wet, to begin to participate in something
7.
have one's feet on the ground, keep one's feet on the ground, to be practical and reliable
8.
on one's feet, on its feet
  1. standing up
  2. in good health
  3. (of a business, company, etc) thriving
9.
put one's feet up, to rest
10.
stand on one's own feet, to be independent
Derived Forms
feetless, adjective
Word Origin and History for stand on one's own feet

feet

n.

plural of foot (n.).

Slang definitions & phrases for stand on one's own feet

feet

Related Terms

drag one's feet, get one's feet wet, go home feet first, have cold feet, hold someone's feet to the fire, vote with one's feet


Idioms and Phrases with stand on one's own feet

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 ]

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