THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Find your feet
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
To become comfortable and confident in a new situation.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Give yourself a few weeks to find your feet in the new class.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Give yourself a few weeks to ________ in the new class.
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Find your feet — To become comfortable and confident in a new situation.
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To become comfortable and confident in a new situation.
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When to use it
Use this expression when someone is adjusting to a new job, course, group or place. It can offer reassurance that adjustment takes time.
More examples in context
- I was nervous at first, but I soon found my feet in the team.
- The new volunteers are still finding their feet, so we are pairing them with experienced helpers.
Usage note
Change your to match the person: find my feet or find her feet. The past form is found. Feet stays plural. The expression is about adjustment and confidence, not locating a lost object.
A short conversation
A: I still do not know everyone in the office.
B: That is normal. It takes time to find your feet.
A: I will keep asking when I need help.
One more practice question
Who is finding their feet?
A. A new club member gradually becomes comfortable with the routines.
B. A long-established member forgets every familiar routine.
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A. Growing familiarity and confidence in a new situation fit the expression.
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