faɪnd jɔr fiːt
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intermediate
- Literally:
- To locate your own feet
What does "find your feet" mean?
- To become comfortable in a new situation
- To establish oneself and gain confidence
Examples
- It took a few months, but she's finding her feet in the new job.
- Give him time to find his feet before expecting too much.
- The new student is still finding her feet.
Origin
Related to a baby learning to stand and walk—finding their feet means becoming stable. Extended to any situation where someone is adjusting and gaining competence.
How to use it
Common British expression also used in North America. Positive encouragement for people in new situations.
Similar expressions
settle in
get comfortable
adjust
Opposites
struggle
flounder
Related idioms
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To watch or monitor something carefully
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A very kind, generous, and caring nature
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Caught in the act of doing something wrong
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To stay positive and not be discouraged
- wrap your head around something
To understand something complex
- all ears
Listening attentively and eagerly
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