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5 foot idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling man in a gray suit holds a folder and wedges his brown shoe into the open doorway of a white office door so it cannot close. A friendly woman in a blue blazer stands inside.

What does “Get a foot in the door” mean?

“Get a foot in the door” means a first small step into a job or a group.

Example: Take a small job at the bank to get a foot in the door.

Emoji clue: door, foot

A cheerful man in a yellow jacket at a restaurant table hands a credit card and a long paper receipt to a smiling waiter. Two friends behind him clap and smile, with empty plates on the table.

What does “Foot the bill” mean?

“Foot the bill” means to pay for something.

Example: Our boss will foot the bill for the trip.

Emoji clue: receipt, foot

A man in a brown jacket with a red embarrassed face has his own foot with a shoe stuck in his open mouth. Next to him a woman in a yellow dress covers her mouth in shock.

What does “Put your foot in your mouth” mean?

“Put your foot in your mouth” means to say something by mistake that makes people upset.

Example: He put his foot in his mouth when he asked about her age.

Emoji clue: foot, mouth

A confident woman in a purple jacket stands on a small stage next to a broken projector screen. She smiles and draws a quick diagram on a whiteboard while three people in the audience watch.

What does “Think on your feet” mean?

“Think on your feet” means to think and decide fast when something goes wrong.

Example: A good chef has to think on his feet when the kitchen is busy.

Emoji clue: thinking face, foot

A smiling man in a navy suit with a briefcase takes a big confident step forward, his shiny black shoe in front with small gold sparkles around it. An office door is behind him.

What does “Put your best foot forward” mean?

“Put your best foot forward” means to try your best to look good and do well.

Example: Put your best foot forward on your first day at work.

Emoji clue: gold medal, foot, right arrow

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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