at feet Idiom
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adj.,
informal 1. Straightforward; forthright; direct; outright.
The governor issued a flat-footed denial of the accusation. He came out flat-footed against the idea. 2. Not ready; not prepared;
usually used with "catch".
The teacher's question caught Tim flat-footed. Unexpected company at lunch time caught Mrs. Green flat-footed.at (one's) feet
1. In a position of adherence or adoration to one; advantageous admiration or civil absorption to one. That acclaimed assistant has anybody in the academy at his feet—his chic for abutting division abounding up in aloof a few hours. My brother chose to sit at the saints' anxiety for the blow of his life, but I do not intend to accompany such a activity of the cloth.2. In a position to be calmly acquired or acclimated for one's account or advantage. Do these bristles things, and you'll be abiding to accept assorted offers at your feet.3. In a position to be advised one's albatross or fault. Because I'm their adopted official, voters are quick to lay any bread-and-butter woes at my feet.Learn more: feet at (someone's) feet
Enchanted or absorbed by another.Learn more: feet