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under one's feet
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constantly annoying and interrupting others and their work
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "under one's feet" and when to use it?
The phrase "under one's feet" originated from the image of someone physically standing on or having control over another person or object. It conveys a sense of power imbalance, subordination, or being subjected to someone else's will. This idiom is commonly utilized in discussions about power dynamics, relationships, authority, and situations where one party exerts significant control or influence over another.
Examples
He always feels like he's living under his parents' feet.
She struggled when she was under her boss's feet.
