feetfeet /fiːt/ noun 
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- His feet are wide apart, legs straight, and his head is looking down the pitch over the left shoulder.
- I left the overstuffed backpack on the floor, wedged between my feet.
- It dates from mid-twelfth century and is nearly 50 feet high, built in six stages.
- One option included enacting a temporary moratorium that would prohibit installing any wireless facility within 250 feet of a residential zone.
- She stood beside McAiister; her feet splayed as though barring the door.
- Struggling to his feet, he realised he was waving his sword.
- The lamp shattered at their feet.
- Use the legs and feet to initiate movement.
Longman Language Activatora busy person
having a lot of things you should do: · She's very busy -- it's her daughter's wedding next week.· Angela was becoming more and more unhappy, but her husband was too busy to notice.· Not now Stephen, I'm busy.busy doing something: · Critics say the mayor is too busy campaigning to do his job properly.busy with: · She was busy with business matters so we decided not to burden her with our problems.keep somebody busy: · He's retired now, but his work for the youth club keeps him busy.
to have to do a lot of things, and need to hurry or work hard: · I'm sorry I can't talk -- I have a lot to do before my wife gets home.an awful lot to do (=used to emphasize you have a lot to do): · Let's get started. We have an awful lot to do and not much time to do it.
British have a lot going on American to be busy, especially because you have arranged to do a lot of things during a short period: · He says he'll try and see you as soon as possible, but he has a lot going on this afternoon.· We've got so much on at work I couldn't possibly go on holiday now.
especially British, spoken to be very busy and always in a hurry, because you have a lot of things to do: · It's my son's birthday party tomorrow. I've been absolutely rushed off my feet getting ready for it.· All the sales assistants are run off their feet. The shop ought to take on more staff.
especially spoken to be extremely busy because you have a lot of work to do in your job: · I'm sorry I can't talk to you now -- I'm up to my neck in paperwork.· Teachers nowadays are up to their ears in administration and don't have much time for teaching.
to be very busy, especially because other people are making you work hard, or because you have to do something by a particular time: · Jerry says he's under a lot of pressure at the moment from his boss.work under pressure: · Some people don't work well under pressure.
especially British to be extremely busy and hardly able to deal with all the work you have to do: · Don't expect any help from them -- they're snowed under at the moment.be snowed under with: · Since the hurricane, builders and roofers have been snowed under with work.
spoken to be very busy for a period of time, especially when this makes you tired: · I've been on the go all week -- I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend now.· She's always on the go. I don't know how she does it.
to be busy because you have to deal with a lot of different jobs or problems, so that you do not have time to do anything else: · I'm sorry I can't help you -- I have my hands full right now.have your hands full with: · You must have your hands full with all this work to do and the children to look after.have your hands full doing something: · The Mexican government had its hands full fighting a war on three fronts.
to change your decisions, intentions, or plans · No, I'm not going out tonight. I've changed my mind.· What if she changes her mind and doesn't turn up?change your mind about · If you change your mind about the job, just give me a call.· Barry hadn't changed his mind about leaving.
to feel less sure about something that you intended to do, and begin to think that it may not be a good idea: · Couples contemplating divorce often have second thoughts when they realize how it will affect their children.have second thoughts about: · It was obvious that the company was having second thoughts about the whole project.
informal to suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something that you intended to do: · A month before the wedding Rose seemed nervous and anxious, and I wondered if she was getting cold feet.· Some investors got cold feet, and pulled out of the project at the last minute.
to change your mind about something you have publicly promised to do, by saying that you will only do part of it or that you might not do it at all: · If union leaders start to backtrack now, they'll lose their supporters.backtrack on: · The President seems to be backtracking on some of his election promises.· There is increased pressure on Congress to backtrack on some of the welfare cuts imposed last year.
to live in an independent way to live in an independent way, without other people helping you or telling you what to do: · Alice was glad to be independent and making a life of her own at last.· What strategies does a growing child use to become independent?· Our main objective is to help disabled people lead independent lives within the community.
also look after yourself especially British to cook your own food, wash your own clothes, and do other basic things that are necessary to live: · Grandpa can't take care of himself any more so he's coming to live with us.· Many youngsters who've been brought up in care are often incapable of looking after themselves when they leave.
informal to live your life independently without any help from your family or the government: · She'll never learn to stand on her own feet if you keep giving her whatever she wants.· A year abroad gives students the chance to stand on their own two feet.
informal to start working or living on your own, especially after working or living with other people in a family, organization etc: · The response to our proposal was lukewarm, so we felt we had to go it alone.· After years of working for a big company, she decided to go it alone and set up her own business.· When it comes to parenthood, more and more women are deciding to go it alone.
spoken to live in an independent way and do what you want to do, without being influenced by what other people think: · He has a couple of roommates but they kind of all do their own thing.· He's given up his job and is living in northern California, just doing his own thing.
written to look after yourself, when you are used to being taken care of by someone else, or when being independent is very difficult: · The mother died before the cubs were old enough to fend for themselves.· Dad always wanted me to be able to fend for myself from a very early age.· The children were left to fend for themselves on the streets.
to start to love someone to begin to be in love with someone: · I suddenly realized that I'd fallen in love.fall in love with: · I think I fell in love with Ralph the first time I met him.
to suddenly start to love someone a lot: · I met Sam at college, and immediately fell head-over-heels in love with him.· I was head-over-heels in love with someone who barely even noticed me.
informal to start to love someone: · She always seems to fall for the wrong type of man.· I fell for Dan almost immediately.
a situation in which you start to love someone the first time you see them: · When I met Tracy it was love at first sight.· I don't believe in love at first sight.
if someone sweeps you off your feet, you start to love them very quickly, especially when you do not expect it to happen: · Then Peter came into my life and swept me off my feet.· She's just waiting to be swept off her feet by a handsome stranger.
a lucky person if you are lucky , good things happen to you and things go well for you, because you have good luck and not because of hard work, careful planning etc: · Isn't she lucky - she can eat what she wants and she never gets fat.· There are monkeys and zebra, and if you're lucky you might see a lion.lucky to do something: · I'm lucky to live in a nice house and be married to such a nice man.lucky (that): · Arthur left the front door unlocked - we're lucky that nothing was stolen.lucky with: · Apart from the sprained ankle, I've been very lucky with injuries (=I haven't had many).think/count yourself lucky (=used to say that someone should consider themselves lucky): · He should count himself lucky not to have been blamed for the whole fiasco.
lucky, especially when you are luckier than other people. Fortunate is more formal than lucky: · David managed to escape, but the others were not so fortunate.fortunate to do something: · I am fortunate to work in a school where all the children are extremely motivated.
British informal use this about someone who is lucky to be able to do something, when you are jealous because you would like to do it: · That jammy devil Steve has got out of the washing up again.
to be lucky, especially because you get the thing that you wanted although you did not really expect to get it: · You're in luck, there are still a few tickets left.· If you like Californian wine you could be in luck - we are giving away 100 bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon.
you say some people have all the luck when you are talking about someone who is always very lucky, especially when you are jealous of their good luck: · It costs a fortune to buy a Porsche - some people have all the luck.
to be lucky all the time, so that although you are often in dangerous situations, it seems that nothing can harm you: · By his own admission he had led a charmed life. He had survived a train crash when he was seventeen.
British you say it's all right for some when you think someone else is lucky because they are enjoying themselves, having an easy life etc and you are jealous of them: · You're going to Hawaii? It's all right for some!· It's all right for some. I've got to stay in and work this evening.
to be lucky because you have the chance to do something you wanted to do or something that most other people do not have the chance to do: · I went along to the audition with everyone else, and was lucky enough to get the part.· In 1957 I had the good fortune to be invited on a lecture tour of Switzerland.
to be successful or get into a good situation as a result of good luck, especially after you have been experiencing difficulty: · Nathan had a series of jobs where he wasn't happy, but this time he's really fallen on his feet.· Don't worry about Nina -- she always falls on her feet.
to be lucky because you are in a particular place when something good is offered or becomes available: · "You did well to get that contract.'' "Not really, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.''· Being a successful news photographer is all about being in the right place at the right time.
American informal an expression meaning to be very lucky on a particular occasion: · I didn't have any idea what I was doing, but I lucked out and wound up with a good job.
to be better again after an illness or injury if someone is better after an illness or injury, they have recovered, or they are in the process of recovering: · How are you? Are you better?· I'll just rest today, and, hopefully, I'll be better tomorrow.· I hope Robert's better by Saturday, because we need him for the team.
if someone is well , they are healthy again, and they no longer have an illness or injury: · As soon as you're well we'll go to Florida and have a few weeks in the sun.· They couldn't really make any firm plans until Luis was well again.
to be completely well again after an illness or injury: · We were relieved to find that Barnes was fully recovered and able to take part in the race.be fully recovered from: · Keep the patient still and quiet until he is fully recovered from the attack.
if someone is cured , they are completely better because their illness has been treated successfully: · She's still rather weak, but her bronchitis seems to be cured.be cured of: · It is only after two or three years that the doctors can say you are definitely cured of cancer.be completely cured: · He was always confident that he would be completely cured.
to be well again after an illness: · You've had a bad attack of malaria, but I think you're over it now.be over the worst: · Her temperature is going down again - she seems to be over the worst.
informal to be well again and able to live life as usual after being ill: · After a day or two in bed I'll be back on my feet again.· Wait till you're back on your feet before you start worrying about your exams.
to be out of bed and well enough to walk around again, after an illness or injury has forced you to stay in bed: · She's up and about now, and should be back at work in a day or two.· It's good to see you up and about again.
especially British to be well again after having been ill, so that you are now able to move around as usual, exercise etc: · Don't come back to work until you're completely fit.· He should be back at training next week if he's fit.be fit as a fiddle (=be extremely fit): · Don't worry - I'll be as fit as a fiddle again by next week.
to rest to stop working or stop being active, and sit down or lie down so that you become less tired: · If you're tired, we'll stop and rest for a while.· The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest.
also have a rest especially British to rest for a short time in the middle of a tiring activity: · Don't stay in front of the computer for long periods of time -- take a rest occasionally.· There was a TV in the hotel room, and sometimes I escaped up there to have a rest.take/have a rest from something: · A spokesman said that the Senator needed to take a rest from the campaign activity.
to do something that makes you feel calm and comfortable and helps you to forget about your work and problems: · Take a deep breath, and relax.· They had a lovely weekend, relaxing and lying by the pool.help somebody (to) relax: · Drink this. It will help you relax.
also have a break especially British to stop what you are doing for a short time, so that you can rest: · Let's take a break now for coffee.take/have a short/quick break: · Is it all right if we have a short break at about 10:30?take/have a break from something: · I spoke to the Secretary of State as he took a break from preparing his speech.
also have a lie down/go for a lie down British to put yourself in a flat position, usually on a bed, in order to rest when you are tired, although not necessarily in order to sleep: · During the day, I get so tired I have to lie down on the bed for a couple of hours.· Towards evening she grew tired, and went to her room for a lie down.
informal to rest for a short time after a tiring activity, especially by sitting with your feet resting on something: · Well, at least put your feet up for a few minutes. Would you like a drink?· When you're pregnant and doing a full-time job, you must find time to put your feet up.
to rest, especially by lying in a pleasant place, often when you should be working or doing something: laze in/on/around etc: · I found him lazing around in bed with a cup of coffee and the paper.· On the porch, two large cats sat lazing in the sun.
also take things easy to do things gently and with less effort than usual in order to avoid becoming worried or tired, especially because you are not feeling strong or healthy: · After the operation, I was told to take things easy for a month or two.· Maybe we should just go home and take it easy tonight.
spoken to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable which does not need much effort: · We chilled out in front of the TV with a couple of beers.· Yeah, my family left a few minutes ago, so I'm just chilling for a while.
to be in a standing position to be on your feet in an upright position: · There were no seats, so we had to stand.stand next to/beside/in etc: · I was standing next to the entrance.· A young girl stood in the doorway, sheltering from the rain.· When we entered, he was standing by his desk.· A hundred policemen stood arm-in-arm in front of the cathedral.stand doing something (=stand while you are doing something): · She stood watching him as he turned to go.stand and do something: · I stood and stared at him in amazement.stand up straight (=with your back and legs straight): · The ceilings were so low that Mark couldn't stand up straight.stand still (=stand without moving): · Stand still while I brush your hair.· He stood still, his feet rooted to the ground in fear.
to stand rather than be sitting, lying down, or kneeling: · It's generally better to do this exercise standing up.· The seats were all taken and we had to stand up all the way from Tokyo to Nagoya.
to be standing, especially for a long time, with the result that you feel tired - use this especially about people who have to stand and walk a lot in their jobs: · You go. I've been on my feet all day, and I need a rest.· She'd been on her feet all morning without once sitting down.
also on your tiptoes standing on your toes, especially when you stretch your body in order to see something or reach something: · She was up on her tiptoes, with her arm about his neck.stand on tiptoe: · She stood on her tiptoes to open the high window.· People were standing on tiptoe to try and see what was happening.
to stand while resting part of your body against a wall, a table etc: lean against/on: · Kay was leaning against the wall, smoking a cigarette.· Joe leaned on the gate and watched as they drove away.
to stand after sitting or lying down to stand after you have been sitting, bending, or lying down: · She got up and turned off the TV.· I can't get up. Give me a hand, will you?· I watched how slowly he got up, how stiff he seemed.get up from a chair/seat/sofa etc: · Max got up from his chair and shook her hand.· When Maura came in, he got up from the table and poured the coffee.get up off the floor/ground/grass etc: · One of her friends helped her to get up off the floor.· I got up off the grass and strolled over to where Rob was sitting.get up to do something/get up and do something: · I was left with Maria when the others got up to dance.
to stand after you have been sitting: · "I have to go now," she said, standing up.· Could you all stand up please.· He stood up to shake Mel's hand.· Abruptly she stood up, and got ready to leave.
to stand up, especially slowly or when it is difficult for you: · He got to his feet, and we shook hands.· My attorney got slowly to his feet, breathing heavily.
formal to stand up - use this especially in descriptions of events and formal ceremonies: · The old woman rose stiffly and held out her hand.· The congregation rose as the bride entered the cathedral.rise from your seat/the table/a chair etc: · The chairman had already risen from his seat and was beginning his speech.rise to your feet: · Audience members rose to their feet, cheering and clapping.
to stand up in order to do something, especially at a special event or formal occasion: · The Senate stood to welcome the new President.· Would you all please stand to sing hymn 106?
tired after exercise or work · I usually feel too tired to cook dinner after a day at the office.· We sat down and stretched out our tired legs.· They came back from their long walk, tired but relaxed.· Overly tired drivers can be nearly as dangerous as drunk drivers.get tired (=start to feel tired) · Can we stop soon? I'm getting really tired.
very tired, especially because you have been doing a sport or other hard physical activity, and you have used all your energy: · I was exhausted every day when I first started teaching, but I'm used to it now.· The exhausted dancers collapsed as they stepped off the stage.exhausted from/by: · The five of them were still exhausted from their 36-hour train ride.completely/absolutely exhausted: · We had been walking for over 20 miles, and we were completely exhausted.
very tired, especially after a lot of hard work, physical exercise, or travelling: · Come in and sit down. You look worn out.· The men had been working in the fields all day and they were tired out.tired out/worn out from/by: · Susan and Lloyd were both tired out from feeding, bathing, and putting the children to bed.
British very tired, especially as a result of mental effort or worry: · When he came out of the exam he felt shattered.· I've had a terrible day at the office and I'm absolutely shattered.
written so tired after a very long period of working, travelling, or great mental effort that you feel you can hardly continue with what you are doing: · After the hike the two were so weary they fell asleep immediately.· Snow in Boston closed down the airport, causing even more delays for weary travellers.grow weary: · My head grew weary from trying to follow his arguments.
very tired and feeling as if all your energy has gone, especially as a result of an unpleasant emotional experience, such as being worried, upset, or shocked: · By the end of the day I felt drained, with nothing to show for all my work.· After losing the game, Coach Saylor came to the press conference looking and sounding emotionally drained.
British very tired: · I've been up since four o'clock this morning - I'm absolutely knackered!· When you're training a team sometimes it's good to push them until they're knackered.
American informal very tired: · Wow, I'm pooped. I don't feel like going to the gym tonight.· You look beat - what have you been doing?· Will you excuse me? I'm bushed - I think I'll go to bed.
informal to be so tired that you are almost unable to stay standing: · After fourteen hours of non-stop work I was dead on my feet.· For goodness' sake go home! You look ready to drop.
a strong desire to travel written a strong desire to travel and to experience life in other countries: · It was not wanderlust alone that made him keen to visit Brazil. He thought he might hear news of his natural mother there.
British informal the desire to travel, which makes it difficult for you to stay in one place for very long: · I always get itchy feet at this time of year, in the spring.
to get used to a new job or way of life to gradually get used to a new place or a new way of life, so that you feel relaxed and confident: · Paul never really settled in at his last school.· We normally give new employees a little while to settle in before we overload them with responsibilities.settle into something: · It didn't take Charlie long to settle into his new job.· Within a month she had settled into a moderate exercise regimen.
to get used to a new type of work or a new way of life, especially one that is difficult at first and takes time to learn: · I asked Susie if I could stay with her till I found my feet.· This organization's role is to help refugees find their feet when they arrive in the host country.
to get used to a new place where you have come to live or work, especially so that you know where everything is: · Whenever I move into a new neighborhood I like to spend a couple of weeks just finding my way around.find your way around something: · The university campus is quite large and it takes new students a while to find their way around it.
to not be willing to do something not willing to do something, even though you should do it or someone else wants you to do it: · According to his lawyer, Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.unwilling/not willing to do something: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Most people are unwilling to give up their cars and use public transportation.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems.
someone who is reluctant is not willing to do something, although they may be persuaded after refusing for a while: · Stores have cut prices to attract reluctant shoppers.· Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant.reluctant to do something: · He seemed somewhat reluctant to explain, but finally did so.· Some of the older staff were reluctant to use the new equipment.
to take too much time to do something because you are unwilling to do it: · The White House has accused Congress of dragging its feet.drag your feet over/on: · They urged Parliament not to drag its feet on the bill.drag your feet in doing something: · Demonstrators say the administration is dragging its feet in establishing a housing program.
to be very unwilling to do something, especially something which affects you personally and which you may find upsetting or unpleasant to do: · His mother was still asleep and he was loath to wake her.· Congressmen are loath to limit the amount of time they can be in office.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
The river is 2 kilometres across. Place the two posts 6 metres apart. Geneva is about 20 miles away. The boat measured 15 feet in length and 4 feet in breadth. There were traffic lights every ten yards. Peter got to his feet (=stood up). None of these sculptures was less than three metres in height. Sunflowers can grow to a height of 15 feet. The aircraft was flying at a height of 10,000 metres. waves up to 40 metres high a ten-foot high statue I’ve only been back home for a few months and I’ve already got itchy feet (=the desire to go somewhere new). She jumped to her feet and left. She leapt to her feet (=stood up quickly) and started shouting. Boxers have to be quick on their feet (=able to move about quickly). I’ve been rushed off my feet (=extremely busy) all day. Micky scrambled to his feet (=stood up very quickly and awkwardly) and hurried into the kitchen. Grandad was a little shaky on his feet (=not able to walk very well). The soles of his feet were caked in mud. He sprang to his feet (=stood up suddenly) and rushed after her. She stood at the bus stop stamping her feet (=because she was cold). The walls are about two meters thick. One of them tied her hands behind her back. She was quite unsteady on her feet (=she might fall over). It’s about six metres in width.
The river is 2 kilometres across. Place the two posts 6 metres apart. Geneva is about 20 miles away. The boat measured 15 feet in length and 4 feet in breadth. There were traffic lights every ten yards. Peter got to his feet (=stood up). None of these sculptures was less than three metres in height. Sunflowers can grow to a height of 15 feet. The aircraft was flying at a height of 10,000 metres. waves up to 40 metres high a ten-foot high statue I’ve only been back home for a few months and I’ve already got itchy feet (=the desire to go somewhere new). She jumped to her feet and left. She leapt to her feet (=stood up quickly) and started shouting.· These leaves have a length of about 7 cm.
· A blue whale can reach a length of 100 feet.
Boxers have to be quick on their feet (=able to move about quickly). I’ve been rushed off my feet (=extremely busy) all day. Micky scrambled to his feet (=stood up very quickly and awkwardly) and hurried into the kitchen. Grandad was a little shaky on his feet (=not able to walk very well).· More than eight inches of snow fell in 48 hours.
The soles of his feet were caked in mud. He sprang to his feet (=stood up suddenly) and rushed after her. She stood at the bus stop stamping her feet (=because she was cold). The walls are about two meters thick. One of them tied her hands behind her back. She was quite unsteady on her feet (=she might fall over). It’s about six metres in width.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► cut the ground from under somebody’s feet► not let the grass grow under your feet► have two left feet► be light on your feet► as little as £5/3 months/10 feet etc► pull the rug (out) from under somebody/somebody’s feet► scuff your feet/heels► five feet/two metres etc square► walk somebody off their feet► within two feet/ten years etc either way► have the world at your feet
the plural of foot → get/have cold feet at cold1(6), → feet of clay at foot1(26), → have itchy feet at itchy(3)- They later got cold feet and canceled the order.
- But the prince got cold feet and failed to turn up.
- He and his neighbors bought a fire truck to protect their area, but the neighbors got cold feet.
- He gets cold feet and phones his bank manager asking him to stop the cheque.
- I began to get cold feet, but these other two guys were totally positive and they were absolutely right.
- Juicy, tender and sinfully rich, I immodestly enjoyed every one when my companion got cold feet.
- Some are said to be getting cold feet.
- Unfortunately he, the lover, had got cold feet at the last minute.
- We are all tired, and have cold feet and hands.
- And don't drag your feet.
- Elsewhere they dragged their feet until it became clear that the laws were unenforceable.
- Mr de Klerk's people say the Congress is dragging its feet because it is too disorganised to talk.
- On the other hand, the agency has been dragging its feet all the way in making the endangered determination.
- On this occasion, their leaders have dragged their heels at every stage, without giving any of the ideas a chance.
- The council was informed about the anniversary two years ago but has dragged its heels over putting it on any agenda.
- They thus exhibit a strong tendency to drag their feet as doomsday draws nearer.
- Was it because he feared the Republicans were going to hammer him in the 1996 election for dragging his feet on enlargement?
- I asked Susie if I could stay with her till I found my feet.
- Susie said I could stay at her place for a while, just until I found my feet.
- This organization's role is to help refugees find their feet when they arrive in the host country.
- But Cambridge found their feet and took an audacious lead.
- If this means raising their chair, workers may find their feet are dangling.
- It yielded after causing only moderate cranial discomfort, but as it did I found my feet caught up in something.
- Lord Airlie also went out of his way to help me find my feet.
- New democracies have been born, struggling against appalling odds to find their feet, with hyper-inflation and national rivalries.
- New teachers in their first year or so are still very much in the process of finding their feet.
- We have to help them find their feet.
- Capra lost his job, but landed on his feet when Columbia Pictures hired him.
- After some ups and downs, young Mr Davison has landed on his feet.
- Even in an industry that shrinks faster than microwave bacon, the good people landed on their feet.
- He pushed the floor, and flipped over in the air, landing on his feet.
- However he landed on his feet.
- This is a company that tends to land on its feet.
- Are we going to hear the patter of tiny feet?
- Ronnie, stop shuffling and pick your feet up.
- Behind Duvall, Jimmy could see that Barbara was pulling herself to her feet.
- Granny pulled herself to her feet and tottered over to the bench, where Hodgesaargh had left his jar of flame.
- On March 4 she caught hold of the end of her buggy and twice pulled herself to her feet.
- Weary now that the excitement of the film was no longer sweeping her along, she pulled herself to her feet.
- Whitlock pulled himself to his feet and winced as a sharp pain shot through his left leg.
- Fit in periods away from people, giving yourself the opportunity to renew your energy and rest your eyes.
- He rested his eyes on her, very conscious of the smooth skin and her flowery perfume.
- I took off my shoes and rested my feet on her thighs as she massaged them.
- In fact I was having trouble finding a place to rest my eyes.
- Should children with defective vision be resting their eyes?
- Slinging his mac over the back of a pew he sat down and rested his feet on the one in front.
- Monica shuffled her feet nervously and stared at the floor.
- Archie shuffled his feet and looked as if he'd like to vanish up his parlour chimney.
- Des shuffles his feet, like he's just the driver and didn't oughta be around.
- People cease to cough or sniff or shuffle their feet.
- She looked down and shuffled her feet inanely.
- So I breathe out long and slowly, and I shuffle my feet.
- Standing at the kitchen counter, shuffling his feet to the music, he caught himself smiling from ear to ear.
- This only discomfited the coroner further, he stared down at the floor and shuffled his feet like some clumsy schoolboy.
- Able to stand on her own feet.
- I guess I shall have to learn to stand on my own feet.
- Out-and-out competitive in the world market standing on our own feet?
- She's very kind, but we ought to stand on our own feet.
- She, who'd always stood on her own feet, fought her own battles.
- Such beliefs are able to stand on their own feet, without support from others.
- Using the market price means that each division must stand on its own feet, as though it were an independent company.
- It would be too bad if the Panzers overran our positions and we were found to be in our stocking feet.
- Donald absolutely swept me off my feet.
- She's just waiting to be swept off her feet by a handsome stranger.
- Then Peter came into my life and swept me off my feet.
- He can think on his feet quicker than anyone I've ever met.
- I've always been good at thinking on my feet.
- Industry today needs workers who can think on their feet and relearn their jobs constantly.
- She clasped them and tried to think on her feet.
- She had to use a lot of initiative and think on her feet.
- Stay alert and think on your feet.
- Their ability to think on their feet impressed the boss.
- This will probably be to see if you can think on your feet and react well under stress.
- You must not be afraid of thinking on your feet and adding good ideas that occur to you as you speak.
- She glanced through the open gateway, her attention caught by the tramp of boots.
- Women are voting with their feet and leaving the party in large numbers.
- If not, they will vote with their feet when they are old enough to do so.
- Perhaps it is not surprising that many younger doctors are voting with their feet.
- The Derbyshire Times noted that defiant parents were voting with their feet by keeping children away from school.
- Come in, take the weight off your feet.
- Make the bed - then you can lie down and take the weight off your feet while we talk.
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