| 1. | a pl. of foot. |
| 2. | drag one's feet, to act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant to act, comply, etc.: We can't begin the project until the steering committee stops dragging its feet. |
| 3. | on one's feet,
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| 4. | sit at the feet of, to attend upon as a disciple or follower: American writers and painters no longer sit at the feet of Europeans. |
| 5. | stand on one's own feet,
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| 6. | sweep one off one's feet, to impress or overwhelm by ability, enthusiasm, or charm: The gaiety of the occasion swept them off their feet. |
foot (f t) Pronunciation Key
Plural feet (fēt) A unit of length in the US Customary System equal to 1/3 of a yard or 12 inches (30.48 centimeters). See Table at measurement. |