Hanapin
to be run off one's feet
01
to have a lot of things that need to be done
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "run off one's feet" and when to use it?
The phrase "run off one's feet" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. This idiomatic phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely busy and has a lot of tasks to complete.
Halimbawa
The catering team was rushed off their feet during the wedding reception, making sure all the guests were served.
The store was rushed off its feet on Black Friday, with customers streaming in all day.
If we don't hire more staff, we're going to get rushed off our feet during the busy season.
