Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
on one's feet — {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting or lying down; up. * /Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it./ * /In a busy gasoline station, the attendant is on his feet all day./ Compare: TO… … Dictionary of American idioms
on one's feet — {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting or lying down; up. * /Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it./ * /In a busy gasoline station, the attendant is on his feet all day./ Compare: TO… … Dictionary of American idioms
regain one's feet — {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
regain one's feet — {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
off one's feet — See: KNOCK OFF ONE S FEET, SWEEP OFF ONE S FEET … Dictionary of American idioms
off one's feet — See: KNOCK OFF ONE S FEET, SWEEP OFF ONE S FEET … Dictionary of American idioms
to one's feet — {adv. phr.} To a standing position; up. * /After Henry had been tackled hard by four big players, he got to his feet slowly and painfully./ * /When Sally saw the bus coming, she jumped to her feet and ran out./ Compare: ON ONE S FEET … Dictionary of American idioms
keep one's feet — {v. phr.} To keep from falling or slipping down; keep your balance; remain standing. * /The boy stumbled on the stairs but was able to keep his feet./ Compare: REGAIN ONE S FEET … Dictionary of American idioms
keep one's feet — {v. phr.} To keep from falling or slipping down; keep your balance; remain standing. * /The boy stumbled on the stairs but was able to keep his feet./ Compare: REGAIN ONE S FEET … Dictionary of American idioms
put one on one's feet — See: ON ONE S FEET(2) … Dictionary of American idioms
