She was excited about her new job but got cold feet as her first day got closer. - to feel nervous about a big decision, She’ll have to g learn to stand on her own two feet sooner or later - to do things for yourself, be independent, For the job interview, he dressed well and put his best foot forward. - to do one's best to make a good impression, She was swept off her feet by his surprise proposal - to be overwhelmed with admiration or love, After her kids kept misbehaving, she finally put her foot down and set stricter rules. - to be firm or assertive, especially in setting limits or making a decision, He tried to dance, but with two left feet, he kept stepping on his partner’s toes - to be clumsy, He really put his foot in his mouth when he commented on her age at the party. - to accidentally say something embarrassing or inappropriate, She got off on the wrong foot with her new boss by being late on her first day - to start something poorly or with a misunderstanding.,

English idioms with 'feet.' 2. Example sentences

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