under one's feet

under (one's) feet

So physically close to someone as to be a nuisance or obstruction, sometimes literally as a tripping hazard. Usually said of a person or animal. I haven't been able to get any work done today with the kids under my feet asking me to take them to the park. Our puppy always gets under our feet when we're trying to move around the kitchen—it's getting a little dangerous!
See also: feet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

under one's feet

In one's path or in one's way, as in Come on, children, get out from under my feet.
See also: feet
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • under (one's) feet
  • under somebody's feet
  • under someone's feet
  • under your feet
  • be under (one's) feet
  • watch (one's) step
  • watch one's step
  • watch step
  • keep out from under (one's) feet
  • stay out from under (one's) feet
References in periodicals archive
The strongest piece in the show wasn't on the walls, but under one's feet. Minor's large polystyrol sheets turned the floor of the gallery into a reflective surface.