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British pronunciation/biː ɡɛt ɹˈʌn ɹˈʌʃt ˈɒf wˈɒnz fˈiːt/
American pronunciation/biː ɡɛt ɹˈʌn ɹˈʌʃt ˈɔf wˈʌnz fˈiːt/
to be run off one's feet
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to have a lot of things that need to be done
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to [be|get] (run|rushed) off {one's} feet definition and meaning

What 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.

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The catering team was rushed off their feet during the wedding reception, making sure all the guests were served.
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