get your feet under the table

get (one's) feet under the table

To gain confidence in a new job. You've only been there a week—I'm sure you'll feel better once you've gotten your feet under the table.
See also: feet, get, table
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get your feet under the table

BRITISH
If you get your feet under the table, you become confident and comfortable in a new job or situation. It took a year or so in the job to really get my feet under the table. I think I'll be able to do something about that next year. But let me get my feet under the table.
See also: feet, get, table
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

get your feet under the table

establish yourself securely in a new situation. chiefly British
See also: feet, get, table
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • get (one's) feet under the table
  • get a load off (one's) feet
  • get a load off one’s feet
  • balls of feet
  • balls of the/(one's) feet
  • get on (one's) feet
  • get on feet
  • kiss (one's) feet
  • get to (one's) feet
  • get to feet