sweep off one's feet
noun
Idioms 1.
a plural 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,
a.
in a standing position.
b.
in an independent or secure position: The loan helped him get on his feet again.
c.
in a restored or recovered state; able to continue: Psychotherapy helped her get back on her feet after her breakdown.
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,
a.
to be financially self-supporting.
b.
Also, stand on one's own two feet. to be independent: Overprotective parents do not prepare their children to stand on their own feet.
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.
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feet (fiːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the plural of foot |
| 2. | at someone's feet as someone's disciple |
| 3. | be run off one's feet, be rushed off one's feet to be very busy |
| 4. | carry off one's feet, sweep off one's feet to fill with enthusiasm |
| 5. | feet of clay a weakness that is not widely known |
| 6. | get one's feet wet to begin to participate in something |
| 7. | have one's feet on the ground, keep one's feet on the ground to be practical and reliable |
| 8. | on one's feet, on its feet |
| a. standing up | |
| b. in good health | |
| c. (of a business, company, etc) thriving | |
| 9. | put one's feet up to rest |
| 10. | stand on one's own feet to be independent |
| 'feetless | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
foot (f&oobreve;t)
n. pl. feet (fēt)
The lower extremity of the vertebrate leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking.
A unit of length in the U.S. Customary and British Imperial systems equal to 12 inches (30.48 centimeters).
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Science Dictionary
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. |
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