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to be run off one's feet
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to have a lot of things that need to be done
Dialect
British
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Idiom
Informal
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.
Examples
I'm sorry I ca n't meet you for lunch today -- I'm run off my feet with work.
