Not set foot somewhere Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈsɛt/ /ˈfʊt/ /ˈsəmˌwɛɹ
NAHT SET FOOT SUM-wair
nˈɒt/ /sˈɛt/ /fˈʊt/ /sˈʌmweə
NOT SET FOOT SUM-wair
Definition
To never go to a specific place, or to refuse to visit somewhere at all.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is slightly formal or emphatic and usually expresses a strong refusal, promise, or rule. Often used with places the speaker dislikes or has been banned from. Common in negative forms: 'never set foot', 'not set foot again'.
Spanish: no poner un pie en algún lugar - no pisar algún lugarPortuguese (BR): não pôr os pés em algum lugar - não pisar em algum lugarPortuguese (PT): não pôr os pés em algum lugar - não pisar em algum lugarChinese (Simplified): 从未踏足某地 - 从不去某地Chinese (Traditional): 從未踏足某地 - 從不去某地Hindi: कहीं पैर न रखना - कहीं जाना ही नहींArabic: لم تطأ قدمه مكاناً - لم يذهب إلى مكانBengali: পা না রাখা - কখনো না যাওয়াRussian: ногой не ступать - никогда не быватьJapanese: 足を踏み入れない - 一歩も入らないVietnamese: không đặt chân đến - không bao giờ đếnKorean: 발을 들이지 않다 - 한 번도 가지 않다Turkish: adım atmamak - asla gitmemekUrdu: قدم نہ رکھنا - کبھی نہ جاناIndonesian: tidak menginjakkan kaki - sama sekali tidak pergi
Example Sentences
He has not set foot in that restaurant since last year.
basic
I will not set foot in his house again.
basic
She has not set foot outside all day.
basic
My mom told me to not set foot in her garden after I broke her flowers.
natural
I've not set foot in that club since they changed the music.
natural
If I fail, I swear I will not set foot in this city again.
natural