at (one's) feet
at (one's) feet
1. In a position of devotion or worship to one; paying homage or reverential attention to one. That renowned professor has everyone in the school at his feet—his class for next semester filled up in just a few hours. My brother chose to sit at the saints' feet for the rest of his life, but I do not intend to pursue such a life of the cloth.
2. In a position to be easily obtained or used for one's benefit or advantage. Do these five things, and you'll be sure to have multiple offers at your feet.
3. In a position to be considered one's responsibility or fault. Because I'm their elected official, voters are quick to lay any economic woes at my feet.
See also: feet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at somebody’s ˈfeet
respecting and admiring somebody, and so being influenced by them: As a young man, he had the whole of Paris at his feet.See also: feet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
at (someone's) feet
Enchanted or fascinated by another.
See also: feet
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- drive (one) out of office
- force (one) out of office
- force out of office
- give (one) (one's) head
- give head
- give somebody their head
- give someone their head
- cooking for one
- 1FTR
- as one door closes, another opens