Find your feet
phrase
To become comfortable in a new situation.
It took him a while to find his feet in his new job.
Often appears as...
- find your feet in a new job
- find your feet in a new city
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become comfortable in a new situation.
It took him a while to find his feet in his new job.
Often appears as...
- find your feet in a new job
- find your feet in a new city
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3New Beginnings
Used when starting something unfamiliar and gradually getting used to it.
She's struggling now, but she'll find her feet at university soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Gaining Confidence
Implies a growth in confidence as one becomes more accustomed to the situation.
After a few lessons, you will find your feet and play the piano with ease.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Factor
Suggests that the process of becoming comfortable can take some time.
It might take a few weeks to find your feet in your new role.
Pro Tip 1/3New Beginnings
Used when starting something unfamiliar and gradually getting used to it.
She's struggling now, but she'll find her feet at university soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Gaining Confidence
Implies a growth in confidence as one becomes more accustomed to the situation.
After a few lessons, you will find your feet and play the piano with ease.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Factor
Suggests that the process of becoming comfortable can take some time.
It might take a few weeks to find your feet in your new role.
Pro Tip 1/3New Beginnings
Used when starting something unfamiliar and gradually getting used to it.
She's struggling now, but she'll find her feet at university soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Gaining Confidence
Implies a growth in confidence as one becomes more accustomed to the situation.
After a few lessons, you will find your feet and play the piano with ease.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Factor
Suggests that the process of becoming comfortable can take some time.
It might take a few weeks to find your feet in your new role.
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