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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
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What is the origin of the idiom "run off one's feet" and when to use it?

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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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