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Run off their feet Meaning in English

expression

RUN-awf-THER-FEET
run-OFF-thAIR-FEET

التعريف

To be extremely busy, working so hard or with so many tasks that you are exhausted or overwhelmed.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This expression is informal and common in British and Australian English. It is often used in the passive ('be run off my/our feet') to describe being overwhelmed by tasks, especially at work. Do not use literally—it's a figurative way to say 'extremely busy'.

جمل نموذجية

The staff were run off their feet during the lunch rush.

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We were run off our feet getting ready for the event.

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She's been run off her feet with all the new projects.

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I've been run off my feet this week—haven't even had time for lunch.

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During the holiday season, shop assistants are always run off their feet.

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If we get any more orders, we'll be run off our feet all day.

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