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finding one's feet

finding one's feet is the present participle and gerund of find one's feet.

Meaning of find one's feet

Verb

find one's feet (third-person singular simple present finds one's feet, present participle finding one's feet, simple past and past participle found one's feet)

  1. (idiomatic) To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
    • If you ask for help when you need it, you will soon find your feet.

Questions about finding one's feet

What is finding one's feet the present participle and gerund of?
Finding one's feet is the present participle and gerund of find one's feet.

Words near finding one's feet in the dictionary

  1. finding in
  2. finding it in one's heart
  3. finding it in oneself
  4. finding one's account
  5. finding one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
  6. finding one's feet
  7. finding one's legs
  8. finding one's place
  9. finding one's tongue
  10. finding one's voice
  11. finding one's way

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