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To perform flawlessly without making any errors.

• She didn't put a foot wrong during the entire presentation.

To inadvertently say something that causes embarrassment or offense to someone.

• I really put my foot in it when I asked the bride if she was pregnant at the wedding.

Used to express disbelief or skepticism towards what someone has just said; an exclamation indicating that something is not credible.

• "She says she runs ten kilometers every day." "My foot! She can't even run one kilometer."

To be very old and close to death; near the end of one's life.

• He's looked like he has one foot in the grave since his last illness.

To enter or visit a place.

• After their last argument, he vowed never to set foot in that restaurant again.

To achieve success or good fortune, particularly after a period of difficulty or misfortune.

• Don't worry—she always seems to land on her feet, no matter what happens.

To use one's authority to firmly stop an action or behavior from continuing.

• The parents had to put their foot down when the child started shouting in the restaurant.

To have a hidden weakness or flaw that is not immediately apparent.

• The highly respected politician was revealed to have feet of clay, disappointing many of his supporters.

To be involved or connected with two groups that have opposing interests or views.

• During the labor negotiations, the mediator seemed to have a foot in both camps, making it difficult to trust him.

If someone is under your feet, their presence is an obstacle, hindering your activities.

• The children were under my feet all day, so I couldn't accomplish anything.

To make someone extremely busy, often with a lot of tasks or demands.

• Our sales team has been rushed off their feet since the new product launch.

To recover from a period of illness or difficulty and return to a normal, healthy state.

• After a few weeks of rest, he was finally back on his feet and able to return to work.

To begin to familiarize oneself with a new activity or situation.

• He did an internship for a while just to get his feet wet in the industry.

To gain initial entry into an organization or field, typically at a lower level, with the prospect of future advancement or success.

• This internship is a good way to get your foot in the door in the industry.

To begin something with a favorable or unfavorable initial impression or outcome.

• He got off on the wrong foot with his new boss because he was late for their first meeting.

To maintain a practical and realistic perspective; to be sensible and down-to-earth.

• Despite his business success, he still keeps his feet on the ground and doesn't forget his roots.

To have extreme difficulty walking due to exhaustion or weakness.

• After the marathon, he could hardly put one foot in front of the other.