Set foot in/on something

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To enter a place or a vehicle.

I haven't set foot in a gym for years.
Visual representation of "set foot in/on something" - To enter a place or a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • set foot in school
  • set foot on a plane

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Idiomatic

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Common Expression

Used in casual and everyday situations to mean visiting or entering a place.

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She hasn't set foot in a grocery store with online delivery now.
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Figurative Sense

Doesn't always mean literally walking; can imply presence or participation.

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He never sets foot in competitions, he feels so nervous.
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Exaggeration

Sometimes exaggerates time to emphasize it's been long since visiting.

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I haven't set foot in our hometown for decades!
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