regain feet



regain one's feet

 
1. Lit. to stand up again after falling or stumbling. I fell on the ice and almost couldn't regain my feet. I helped my uncle regain his feet as he tried to get up from the floor.
2. . Fig. to become independent after financial difficulties. I lent Bill $400 to help him regain his feet. I'll be able to pay my bills when I regain my feet.
See also: feet, regain

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MiĈJoMEE-chyoEsperanto
NicholasNIK-ə-ləs (English), nee-ko-LAH (French)English, French
Kara (2)-Turkish
Natalienat-a-LEE (French), NAT-ə-lee (English), NAH-tah-lee (German)French, English, German
PaolaPOW-lah (Italian), pah-O-lah (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
Dory-English