| Id | ESLPod_0783_WE_1240 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 783 |
| Episode Title | Different Political Philosophies |
| Phrase | to get back on (one's) feet |
| Text | The phrase "to get back on (one's) feet," in this podcast, means to become independent again, especially financially independent, after a period of time when one has had to depend on other people: "The company experienced losses for several years, but finally, it's back on its feet again." The phrase "to put (one's) feet up" means to relax, especially while sitting down with one's feet on a table or footstool: "Gavin worked really hard all week and now he wants to put his feet up and watch TV." Finally, the phrase "to put (one's) foot in it" means to say something without thinking about it and accidentally embarrass someone: "I really put my foot in it when I asked her how her husband was. I totally forgot that they were going through a divorce." |
| Topics | Government + Law |
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