get to one's feet

Language: en

Meaning: (informal,idiomatic)Tostand up.Synonyms:arise,get up1950January, David L. Smith, “A Runaway at Beattock”, inRailway Magazine, page54:Richardson dropped into the six-foot between the two engines, ran for a few yards, grabbed Mitchell's engine, and swung himself up. Mitchell hadgot to his feetby this time, but he made no move. Richardson shut off steam, reversed her, and brought her to a stand.

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