Set one on your feet Meaning in English
expression · lemma: set one on their feet
Definition
To help someone recover, become independent, or get back to a stable or healthy situation, especially after a setback.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is often used after someone has faced financial, health, or emotional hardship. It is slightly formal and positive. Common in both literal and figurative situations: 'The loan set him on his feet.' Not used for minor help — it suggests real recovery or starting over.
Example Sentences
Her family helped set her on her feet after she lost her job.
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The community came together to set him on his feet after the accident.
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A small loan was enough to set her on her feet again.
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After months of struggling, that new job finally set me on my feet.
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His advice really set me on my feet when I was feeling lost.
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It took a lot of determination, but she managed to set herself on her feet again.
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