This is lesson 17 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 17- Idioms about Foot
1- Follow in his father’s footsteps = To do the same job or activity as one’s father.
He decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a doctor.
2- Get itchy feet = To have a strong desire to travel or move to new places.
After living in one city for years, he started to get itchy feet.
3- A foot in the door = Having a small but important opportunity to start something bigger.
Landing that volunteer role gave her a foot in the door of the entertainment industry.
4- Get off on the wrong foot = To start a relationship or activity badly or with misunderstanding.
They got off on the wrong foot during their first meeting but became good friends later.
5- Stop pussyfooting around = To stop being cautious or indirect and act more straightforwardly.
It’s time to stop pussyfooting around and make a decision.
6- Put a foot wrong = To make a mistake or do something wrong.
She didn’t put a foot wrong during the entire presentation.
7- Foot the bill = To pay for something, especially something expensive.
My parents had to foot the bill for my university tuition.
8- Put my feet up and relax = To rest and relax, often after hard work.
After a long week, I just want to put my feet up and relax.
9- Set foot = To enter or visit a place.
He has never set foot in Europe before his recent trip.
10- Get cold feet = To suddenly become afraid or hesitant to do something.
She was excited about skydiving but got cold feet at the last minute.
11- Think on (your) feet = To make quick decisions or react quickly in a difficult situation.
During the interview, I had to think on my feet when they asked an unexpected question.
12- Find (your) feet = To become comfortable or confident in a new situation.
It took me a few weeks to find my feet in the new job, but now I feel right at home.
13- Dead on (my) feet = Extremely tired or exhausted.
After working a double shift, I was dead on my feet.
14- Put (my) foot in it = To say something embarrassing or inappropriate, often by accident.
I really put my foot in it when I mentioned her ex-husband without realizing they had just divorced.
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