feet

[ feet ]

noun

1. a plural of foot.

feet

/ fiːt /

noun

1. the plural of foot
2. at someone's feet
   as someone's disciple
3. be run off one's feet or be rushed off one's feet
   to be very busy
4. carry off one's feet or 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 or keep one's feet on the ground
   to be practical and reliable
8. on one's feet or 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

• ˈfeetless, adjective

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. 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.

2. 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.

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, 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.

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.

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
• 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
• foot

Example Sentences

Small camps, usually consisting of 25-35 individuals living in homes a few feet from each other, create an environment where children can observe and interact with a wide range of people.

From Science Daily

He was 5 feet 9, 140 pounds and out of shape.

From Los Angeles Times

When the witch tries to take the shoes off Dorothy's feet, her hands get shocked.

From BBC

He’s 6 feet 6, 220 pounds and got a big thrill when his freshman brother, Eli, threw him a pass to complete a dunk.

From Los Angeles Times

He's so good with his feet, he's unflustered and he made some phenomenal saves in Greece.

From BBC