Definition von -feet im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
- Terminal part of the leg
- plural for foot -- "Finally, convert to feet and inches " (238)
- In the context of "comes onto her feet " A vessel becoming upright after heeling to one side or another
- A horse's hooves must be able to withstand a great deal of pressure At full speed, a 1,000-pound (500kg) Thoroughbred will place the equivalent of 100 times the force of gravity on each hoof with every stride, so it is essential that the foot be shaped properly to withstand this concussion and to dissipate the shock of impact Consider the proportion, substance and size of the hoof The underside of the hoof should have a round, slightly oval shape, with some depth Look for balanced feet on both sides, or symmetry Avoid misshapen, dished or cracked feet - these issues will lead to a higher farrier bill
- The point of Middle Eastern dance is not to move the body through space in patterns, but rather to embody the music A solo dancer generally covers less space, although folkloric and group dancers may move about the room with quick and delicate steps
- More than one foot A foot is a unit of measurement used primarily in the United States 1 foot equals 30 48 centimeters
- Hong Kong feet
- plural form of Hong Kong foot
- a closed mouth gathers no feet
- One who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing
- acre feet
- plural form of acre foot
- at the feet of
- As a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of
I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day.
- back feet
- plural form of back foot
- beat feet
- To flee
- beat feet
- To run
- cover one’s feet
- to lower one’s garment, especially to urinate or defecate
And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave. ().
- crow's feet
- Wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye
- crow's-feet
- Alternative spelling of crow's feet
- cubic feet
- plural form of cubic foot
- drag one's feet
- To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly
I have been dragging my feet about filing my taxes.
- end-feet
- Button-like terminals of axons that make synaptic connections with other nerve-cells
- fall on one's feet
- Alternative form of land on one's feet
- feet first
- With the feet preceding the rest of the body
- feet first
- In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead)
They'll probably have to take me out of here feet first, says Ms. Steinem, punctuating the prediction with a growl of laughter (mortality has been in the back of her mind since breast cancer treatment a dozen years ago. . .).
- feet of clay
- A hidden weak point in somebody apparently strong and invincible which could cause his or her downfall
He was disillusioned to find that even Lincoln had feet of clay.
- feet-first
- Alternative spelling of feet first
- find one's feet
- To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience
If you ask for help when you need it, you will soon find your feet.
- flat feet
- A physical condition of the feet where the arches have collapsed and the sole of the foot is in full contact with the ground
- get cold feet
- to become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision about an upcoming event
The groom got cold feet before his wedding.
- get one's feet wet
- To begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new
Why don't you try getting your feet wet on the beginner slopes.
- get to one's feet
- To stand up
- have one's feet on the ground
- To be a practical person. To be sensible
We think we can trust John with this new position as he has his feet on the ground.
- hold someone's feet to the fire
- To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions
He kept tabs on presidents, monitored members of Congress, held bureaucrats' feet to the fire.
- itchy feet
- to be restless
- itchy feet
- to have a strong desire to travel
- itchy feet
- to have itchy feet
- land on one's feet
- To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations
- lay at the feet of
- To assign responsibility for (something) to {someone}
- metric feet
- plural form of metric foot
- metrical feet
- plural form of metrical foot
- on one's feet
- Being stable or capable, especially in a financial or emotional sense
It took some time for the lady to get back on her feet after the death of her husband.
- on one's feet
- Being standing up
- on one's feet
- Being well again after a bout of illness
Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.
- puppy feet
- A club playing card
- puppy feet
- A club flush
- put one's feet up
- to relax
- six feet under
- Buried six feet underground; not alive; dead
My grandparents are six feet under.
- square feet
- plural form of square foot
- stand on one's own two feet
- To be independent. To survive without any help
It's about time he left home and learnt how to stand on his own two feet.
- sweep someone off their feet
- To seduce someone romantically
- trip over one's own two feet
- To stumble while walking, without having tripped over anything
- two left feet
- Exhibiting particular clumsiness, especially at dancing or at soccer
He should stay off the dance floor with his two left feet.
- under one's feet
- Acting annoyingly; being a nuisance; being in the way
The children were running around getting under everyone's feet.
- vote with one's feet
- To express one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process
The conventional wisdom ca. 1980 was that if an investor did not like the way a firm was managed, she could vote with her feet, moving her money elsewhere.
- washing of feet
- A ritual washing of churchgoers feet by clergy practised by some Christians, especially associated with Maundy Thursday
- whorl feet
- plural form of whorl foot
- cold feet
- reluctance, fear, hesitation
- cold feet
- timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet
- find one's feet
- Become used to a new situation or experience
- think on one's feet
- react to events decisively, effectively, and without prior thought or planning
- feet
- {n} of foot
- Jump in with both feet
- (deyim) Become involved in a situation too quickly without thinking about it first
- back on one's feet
- physically healthy again
My mother is back on her feet again after being sick with the flu for two weeks.
- drag one's feet
- take longer than necessary to do something. "She should have finished this project a week ago. Why is she dragging her feet?"
- drag one’s feet
- (deyim) İşi ağırdan almak
- fall on one's feet
- (deyim) Also, land on one's feet. Overcome difficulties, be restored to a sound or stable condition. For example, Don't worry about Joe's losing his job two years in a row—he always falls on his feet, or The company went bankrupt, but the following year it was restructured and landed on its feet. This term alludes to the cat and its remarkable ability to land on its paws after falling from a great height. [Mid-1800s]
- find your feet
- (deyim) Become familiar with and confident in a new situation: "Did it take you long to find your feet when you started your new job?"
- flat feet
- Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. In some individuals (an estimated 20-30% of the general population) the arch simply never develops in one foot (unilaterally) or both feet (bilaterally). It should be noted that being flatfooted does not decrease footspeed. Horses can also develop flat feet
- get swept off one's feet
- (deyim) Fall in love very strongly
- get swept off one's feet
- (deyim) Ayakları yerden kesilmek, sırılsıklam aşık olmak
- have two left feet
- (deyim) Be awkward
When it comes to dancing, I have two left feet. I stumble a lot.
- itchy feet
- Ready to go, anxious to leave: "As we talked about the trip, I could see that Dad was getting itchy feet."
- land on one's feet
- (deyim) Also, fall on one's feet. Overcome difficulties, be restored to a sound or stable condition. For example, Don't worry about Joe's losing his job two years in a row—he always falls on his feet, or The company went bankrupt, but the following year it was restructured and landed on its feet. This term alludes to the cat and its remarkable ability to land on its paws after falling from a great height. [Mid-1800s]
- on one's feet
- 1. in a standing position.2 . in an established position or state. 3 . in a recovered condition (as from illness) "back on my feet" 4 . in an extemporaneous manner : while in action "good debaters can think on their feet"
- stay off one's feet
- Rest
- sweep somebody off their feet
- (deyim) Cause someone to fall suddenly and completely in love with you
- think on one's feet
- (deyim) Think/reason/plan while one is talking or doing something
- to one's feet
- To a standing position "She brought the crowd to its feet."
- Feet
- dogs
- Feet
- fete
- at his feet
- by his feet, near him and below
- beat feet
- {f} (Slang) run away
- board feet
- Unit of measure used in logging and lumber One board foot is a piece of wood 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches long
- board feet
- (BF) Unit of measure for logs and lumber One board foot is equivalent to a piece of wood 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches long
- board feet
- A unit of measurement based on volume 144 cubic inches of wood equals one board foot
- board feet
- To calculate board feet, use this formula: Thickness (in ) x Width (in ) x Length (ft ) = Board Feet 12
- cold feet
- Fearfulness or timidity preventing the completion of a course of action
- crow's feet
- Crow's feet are wrinkles which some older people have at the outside corners of their eyes. the very small lines that form in the skin near the eyes of older people
- cubic feet
- A volume measurement for records One cubic foot is a volume one foot high, one foot wide, and one foot deep An archives or records storage box is the equivalent of one cubic foot Fifteen linear inches of letter-size files will fill an archives or records storage box
- cubic feet
- The volume of a substance (e g natural gas) that can fit within a space one foot times one foot times one foot in volume
- cubic feet per minute
- A measure of the volume of a substance flowing through air within a fixed period of time With regard to indoor air, refers to the amount of air, in cubic feet, that is exchanged with indoor air in a minute's time, i e , the air exchange rate
- drag one's feet
- act slowly, delay, stall, fall behind intentionally
- fall on one's feet
- land upright on one's feet; pull through, surmount or overcome hardship; recover, be rehabilitated
- feet
- More than one foot A foot is a unit of measurement used primarily in the United States 1 foot equals 30 48 centimeters
- feet
- Fact; performance
- feet
- Terminal part of the leg
- feet
- irregular plural of foot
- feet
- A horse's hooves must be able to withstand a great deal of pressure At full speed, a 1,000-pound (500kg) Thoroughbred will place the equivalent of 100 times the force of gravity on each hoof with every stride, so it is essential that the foot be shaped properly to withstand this concussion and to dissipate the shock of impact Consider the proportion, substance and size of the hoof The underside of the hoof should have a round, slightly oval shape, with some depth Look for balanced feet on both sides, or symmetry Avoid misshapen, dished or cracked feet - these issues will lead to a higher farrier bill
- feet
- The point of Middle Eastern dance is not to move the body through space in patterns, but rather to embody the music A solo dancer generally covers less space, although folkloric and group dancers may move about the room with quick and delicate steps
- feet
- Feet is the plural of foot. Plural of foot. the plural of foot get/have cold feet cold (6), feet of clay foot (26), have itchy feet itchy
- feet
- In the context of "comes onto her feet " A vessel becoming upright after heeling to one side or another
- feet
- plural for foot -- "Finally, convert to feet and inches " (238)
- feet
- ft
- find one's feet
- become adjusted; become established
- flat feet
- a medical condition in which someone's feet rest flat on the ground because the middle of each foot is not as curved as it should be
- get one's feet wet
- (Slang) doing something for the first time
- have cold feet
- lack confidence, be afraid of doing something
- land on one's feet
- not be injured, land safely
- let grass grow under his feet
- wasted time, fiddled around
- let no grass grow under his feet
- took advantage of the time, worked hard
- pigs' feet
- feet or knuckles of hogs used as food; pickled or stewed or jellied
- pulled the rug from under his feet
- canceled a deal that he was counting on, finished him off, dropped him
- put him back on his feet
- set him straight, helped him out, helped him out of a crisis, helped to rehabilitate him
- put him on his feet
- rehabilitated him, helped him out
- ran off his feet
- became tired, used up his energy, collapsed
- set a person on his feet
- got him going again, rehabilitated him
- spring to one's feet
- jump up, stand up quickly
- square feet
- (sq ft )Length (in feet) times width equals square feet
- stands with both feet on the ground
- realistic, sober
- stood on his own two feet
- became independent, became responsible
- sweep off one's feet
- cause dizziness, spin
- with both feet on the ground
- in a sensible rational and practical manner