Rise to (one's) feet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "rise to (one's) feet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2023-04-05 04:04

Meaning of Rise to (one's) feet

Synonyms:

get up , stand up , get/jump etc to your feet

Rise to (one's) feet phrase

To get up onto your feet from another position.
 

We rose to our feet to get a better view of the stage.

The crowd rose to its feet and cheered loudly as the goalkeeper made a spectacular save.

Shortly after rising to her feet, Mary lost her balance and fell to the ground.

Other phrases about:

draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height

To stand up straight because one wants to show their anger, prestige or determination

draw (one)self up

1. Stand as straight as one can

2. Stand up straight in order to show anger

 

on (one's) hind legs

Used to say that someone stands upright, especially while giving a speech

leap to (one's) feet

To swiftly or suddenly stand up or leap up.

spring to (one's) feet

To stand up quickly

Grammar and Usage of Rise to (one's) feet

Verb Forms

  • risen to (one's) feet
  • rose to (one's) feet
  • rising to (one's) feet

The verb "rise" must be conjugated according to its tense.

 

Origin of Rise to (one's) feet

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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