Set foot in/on something
phrase
To enter a place or a vehicle.
I haven't set foot in a gym for years.
Often appears as...
- set foot in school
- set foot on a plane
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To visit a place for the first time.
I wish I could set foot on Mars.
Often appears as...
- set foot on foreign soil
- set foot on new land
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To dare to go into a place where you are not welcomed or authorized.
I warned him never to set foot in my house again.
Often appears as...
- never set foot
- don't set foot
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
phrase
To enter a place or a vehicle.
I haven't set foot in a gym for years.
Often appears as...
- set foot in school
- set foot on a plane
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To visit a place for the first time.
I wish I could set foot on Mars.
Often appears as...
- set foot on foreign soil
- set foot on new land
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To dare to go into a place where you are not welcomed or authorized.
I warned him never to set foot in my house again.
Often appears as...
- never set foot
- don't set foot
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Common Expression
Used in casual and everyday situations to mean visiting or entering a place.
She hasn't set foot in a grocery store with online delivery now.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Doesn't always mean literally walking; can imply presence or participation.
He never sets foot in competitions, he feels so nervous.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration
Sometimes exaggerates time to emphasize it's been long since visiting.
I haven't set foot in our hometown for decades!
Pro Tip 1/3Common Expression
Used in casual and everyday situations to mean visiting or entering a place.
She hasn't set foot in a grocery store with online delivery now.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Doesn't always mean literally walking; can imply presence or participation.
He never sets foot in competitions, he feels so nervous.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration
Sometimes exaggerates time to emphasize it's been long since visiting.
I haven't set foot in our hometown for decades!
Pro Tip 1/3Common Expression
Used in casual and everyday situations to mean visiting or entering a place.
She hasn't set foot in a grocery store with online delivery now.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Sense
Doesn't always mean literally walking; can imply presence or participation.
He never sets foot in competitions, he feels so nervous.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration
Sometimes exaggerates time to emphasize it's been long since visiting.
I haven't set foot in our hometown for decades!
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