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Vocabulary
IDIOMS WITH PARTS OF THE BODY
FOOT
- to fall/land on one's feet = get into a good situation because of luck, after a difficult situation.
Don't worry about George, he always falls on his feet. - to foot the bill = pay for something.
She left in the middle of the meal, and I had to foot the bill. - to get back on one's feet = recover.
While being ill for two weeks, his mother helped her to get back on his feet. - to get cold feet = stop doing something because one becomes afraid of the consequences.
He was about to break into the house, but he got cold feet at the last minute. - to have/keep one's feet on the ground = be realistic.
She's no dreamer, she has her feet firmly on the ground. - to have the world at one's feet = have the chance to become very successful.
She's an intelligent young lady with the world at her feet. - to have two left feet = be very clumsy.
- to put one's best foot forward = do one's best.
If you want to pass the exam, you'll have to put your best foot forward. - to put one's foot in it = do or say something foolish.
Why did you tell her about it? You always put your foot in it! - to stand on one's own two feet = be independent.
He is 19 and already has a job and a house, he's perfectly able to stand on his own two feet. - to start/get off on the right/wrong foot = make a good/bad start.
The new student started off on the wrong foot with the teacher by answering back rudely. - to wait on someone hand and foot = serve somebody by attending to all his needs.
He seemed to expect to be waited on hand and foot.
Exercise
Choose the right answer.
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