Set somebody/something on their/its feet
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To help someone to stand or walk again especially after an illness or injury.
After his surgery, the nurse set him on his feet.
Often appears as...
- set him on his feet
- set her on her feet
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To help someone become successful or financially stable.
The startup company was set on its feet by a significant investment from the bank.
Often appears as...
- set business on its feet
- set company on its feet
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To place something upright.
She picked up the fallen chair and set it on its feet.
Often appears as...
- set chair on its feet
- set table on its feet
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To help someone to stand or walk again especially after an illness or injury.
After his surgery, the nurse set him on his feet.
Often appears as...
- set him on his feet
- set her on her feet
phrase
To help someone become successful or financially stable.
The startup company was set on its feet by a significant investment from the bank.
Often appears as...
- set business on its feet
- set company on its feet
phrase
To place something upright.
She picked up the fallen chair and set it on its feet.
Often appears as...
- set chair on its feet
- set table on its feet
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Recovery Support
The phrase implies helping someone regain their physical abilities, often after medical care.
Physical therapy set her on her feet after the accident.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Used figuratively to mean providing assistance to recover, not just physical standing.
His encouragement set me on my feet during tough times.
Pro Tip 1/2Recovery Support
The phrase implies helping someone regain their physical abilities, often after medical care.
Physical therapy set her on her feet after the accident.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Used figuratively to mean providing assistance to recover, not just physical standing.
His encouragement set me on my feet during tough times.
Pro Tip 1/2Recovery Support
The phrase implies helping someone regain their physical abilities, often after medical care.
Physical therapy set her on her feet after the accident.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Used figuratively to mean providing assistance to recover, not just physical standing.
His encouragement set me on my feet during tough times.
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