find one's feet

/fˈaɪnd wˈɒnz fˈiːt/

/fˈaɪnd wˈʌnz fˈiːt/

[phrase]

to find one's feet

[PHRASE]

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

to [find] {one's} feet definition and meaning

Examples

1. It took a while, but I've finally found my feet in my job.

2. She was lonely when she first left home, but she is finding her feet now.

3. (dramatic music) - Just a few years ago, JD was living in his own house with a pool, but since his music career ended, he struggled to find his feet in modern South Africa, and has been moving with his mom from place to place.

4. She had connections there, at least, an aunt and uncle she lived with until she found her feet.

Nearby words

final nail in the coffin