off your feet

off your feet
off your feet
: not in a standing position : in or into a sitting or lying position

The blow knocked me off my feet.

The doctor suggested that he stay off his feet [=that he avoid standing and walking] as much as possible.

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Main Entry:foot

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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