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foot

1 foot /ˈfʊt/ noun
plural feet /ˈfiːt/
1 foot
/ˈfʊt/
noun
plural feet /ˈfiːt/
Britannica Dictionary definition of FOOT
[count] : the part of the leg on which an animal or person stands and moves : the part of the leg below the ankle
often used before another noun
see also athlete's foot, clubfoot, cold feet, flat foot
[count] plural also foot : a unit of measurement equal to ¹/₃ yard (0.3048 meter) or 12 inches
[singular]
: the lowest part of something : bottom
: the end of something that is opposite to the end that is called the head
[count] : a basic unit of rhythm in a line of poetry made up of a group of syllables that are accented in a certain way

at someone's feet

: close to someone's feet sometimes used figuratively

be run/rushed off your feet

British
: to be very busy

drag your feet

see 1drag

feet of clay

◊ A person who was admired in the past but who has serious faults or flaws can be described as having feet of clay.

find your feet

: to start to be comfortable in a new situation : to begin to be confident or successful

get/start off on the right foot

: to begin a relationship well

get/start off on the wrong foot

: to begin a relationship badly

get your feet wet

see 1wet

get your foot in the door

: to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc.

hand and foot

see 1hand

have one foot in the grave

: to be close to dying because of old age or illness

have/keep your feet on the ground

: to be a sensible and practical person

let the grass grow under your feet

see 1grass

light on your feet

see 4light

my foot

informal + somewhat old-fashioned
used to express surprise or disagreement

off your feet

: not in a standing position : in or into a sitting or lying position

on foot

on your feet

: in a standing position
◊ In figurative use, to land on your feet or Brit fall on your feet is to be lucky and be in good condition or in a good situation after having a bad or difficult experience.
: in a good position or condition
: in a healthy condition after an illness or injury
: quickly and while actively doing something

put a foot wrong

: to make a mistake

put your best foot forward

US : to behave very well so that someone will like you and approve of you
British : to try as hard as possible to do something difficult

put your feet up

informal
: to sit and relax : to not work or be active

put your foot down

: to deal with someone in a harsh or strict way
British : to make a car go faster

put your foot in your mouth

(chiefly US) informal or put your foot in it
: to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when you did not expect that reaction

set foot in

: to enter (a place)

set foot on

: to walk on (something)

shoot yourself in the foot

see 1shoot

stand on your own two feet

: to support yourself without help from other people

sweep (someone) off his/her feet

see 1sweep

the shoe is on the other foot

or British the boot is on the other foot
used to say that a situation has changed to the opposite of what it was before

to your feet

: to a standing position

two left feet

◊ A person who dances badly can be described as having two left feet.

under your feet

chiefly British
: in the way : underfoot

vote with your feet

see 1vote
2 foot /ˈfʊt/ verb
foots; footed; footing
2 foot
/ˈfʊt/
verb
foots; footed; footing
Britannica Dictionary definition of FOOT

foot the bill

: to pay for something