idioms using “feet”

Dead on one’s feet

Completely exhausted

“After working at the three-day expo, the staff was dead on their feet.”

Get one’s feet on the ground

To become established in a new situation

“As the new president, Ando-san will not make personnel changes until she has her feet on the ground.”

Land on one’s feet

To come out of a bad situation in good condition

“Kato-san always lands on her feet; she’ll be offered a better job than the one she lost.”

Stand on one’s own two feet

To be independent, not to need the support of others

“Hori-san has always insisted on standing on her own two feet and even refused her parents’ financial support during her university years.”

Think on one’s feet

To make good decisions quickly, without lengthy deliberation

“A good news reporter has to be able to think on her feet.”