set (one) on (one's) feet (again)

set (one) on (one's) feet (again)

1. To help one to stand upright after being on the ground. We rushed over to Tom and set him on his feet before the bouncer noticed that he was too drunk to stand upright. Oh my, I'm so sorry for knocking you over like that! Here, let me help set you on your feet again.
2. To restore one to a stable position after a downturn or misfortune. The program aims to set convicts on their feet after they've been released from prison. The investment from Charles' father helped set us on our feet again after losing so much during the recession.
See also: feet, on, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

set one (back) on one's feet

 and set one on one's feet again
Fig. to reestablish someone; to help someone become active and productive again. Gary's uncle helped set him back on his feet. We will all help set you on your feet again.
See also: feet, on, one, set
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • set one on feet
  • set (one) back on (one's) feet
  • set one back on one's feet
  • regain (one's) feet
  • regain feet
  • stand on
  • permit (one) in(to something or some place)
  • permit into
  • an empty sack cannot stand upright
  • on your feet