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Definition of find (one's) feet

find (one's) feet

  • to become qualified to do something new.
    He's still finding his feet, but I think he'll do a good job.

    Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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