Walk somebody off their feet

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To make someone tired by making them walk a lot.

We walked so much on the tour, the guide walked us off our feet.
Visual representation of "walk somebody off their feet" - To make someone tired by making them walk a lot.

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Idiomatic

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Physical Activity

Used when someone is made to walk more than usual, often to the point of exhaustion.

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After hiking with her all day, I was walked off my feet.
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Exaggerated Expression

It's often used as a hyperbole, meaning it's an exaggerated way to express being very tired.

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The endless shopping had us walked off our feet.
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Casual Context

Commonly used in informal situations among friends or family, not in formal contexts.

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You'll walk me off my feet with your pace!
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