stand on one's own feet

Variant of feet

feet definition

feet (fēt)

noun

foot
feet Idioms

feet of clay

a weakness or defect of character (in an otherwise strong person)

get one's feet wet

to have or get one's first experience in some activity or pursuit

have one's feet on the ground

to be practical, realistic, etc.

on one's feet

  1. in a standing position
  2. firmly established
  3. in a sound or recovered condition
  4. alert(ly)
  5. without preparation; extemporaneously

sit at the feet of

to be an admiring disciple of

stand on one's own (two) feet

to be independent

sweep someone off his feet

to inspire strong and immediate enthusiasm, love, etc. in someone

to one's feet

to a standing position

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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