regain one's feet

regain one's feet
regain one's feet
1. Lit. to stand up again after falling or stumbling. •

I fell on the ice and almost couldn't regain my feet.

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I helped my uncle regain his feet as he tried to get up from the floor.

2. Fig. to become independent after financial difficulties. •

I lent Bill $400 to help him regain his feet.

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I'll be able to pay my bills when I regain my feet.

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{v. phr.} To get back up again after falling down. * /Tom fell while he skied down the hill but he regained his feet quickly./ Compare: TO ONE'S FEET.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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