FOOT-FEET IDIOMS
Drag Your Feet
Meaning: Do something very reluctantly; delay doing something
Example: If you’d quit dragging your feet and finish the drawings, we could get out of
here for a long weekend.
Find Your Feet
Meaning: To adjust to a new place or situation
Example: Did it take you long to find your feet when you started your new job?
Jump in with Both Feet
Meaning: Begin a new experience wholeheartedly
Example: I think Fitriana is going to work out great in the new job. We started showing
her the programming language yesterday, and she really jumped in with both feet.
To Get Cold Feet
Meaning: To experience reluctance or fear
Example: I was ready to dive into the pool from the high board, but I got cold feet and
couldn’t – It’s do it.
Vote with One’s Feet
Meaning: To physically depart from something as a way of showing disapproval
Example: People voted with their feet on the new Chevrolet models, staying away from
showrooms.
Have a Lead Foot
Meaning: A tendency to drive very fast
Example: I refuse to get in a car with Courtney. She has a lead foot, and she’s already
been in three accidents.
On the Back Foot
Meaning: At a disadvantage
Example: The ruling party was on the back foot after allegations of corruption from a
major newspaper.
Put Your Foot Down
Meaning: Use your authority to stop negative behavior
Example: Usually I let the kids watch some television, but last night they had it on for five
hours. I’m going to have to put my foot down.
TO BE DEAD ON ONE’S FEET
. Meaning: To be exhausted.
TO HAVE ITCHY FEET
. Meaning: When you have a desire to change something, want to travel or experience
something new.
THINK ON YOUR FEET
. Meaning: When you have made or need to make a decision inmediately.
SWEEP SOMEONE OFF THEIR FEET
. Meaning: This is the feeling you get when you are completely taken or carried away by
someone on an emotional level.