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find your feet

Meaning: If you're still finding you're feet, you're still adjusting to a new place or a new situation.

For example:

  • It takes a while to find your feet when you start a new job, but you'll soon figure out who's who and what's what.

  • Gary's been studying here for three months and he still hasn't found his feet. Maybe he should try something else.

Quick Quiz:

Do you think Shamilah has found her feet yet, or is she
  1. still learning how to walk?
  2. still getting used to everything?
  3. still lookin for them?