B2idiominformaltravelIELTS-friendly
find your feet
USUK
to become confident and comfortable in a new place or situation
Used for a new country, school or job. Not the same as 'back on your feet' (healthy again) or 'itchy feet' (wanting to travel).
In context
It took me a few months to find my feet when I moved to Melbourne.
The first term was hard, but most students find their feet by Christmas.
Common mistake
Incorrect: I'm still trying to find my foot in London.
Correct: I'm still trying to find my feet in London.
More idioms about travel
- a bumpy ridea difficult period with many problems
- a change of scenerytime in a new place that makes you feel fresh and different
- a flying visita very short visit
- a fork in the roada point where you must choose between two different paths or decisions
- a home away from homea place where you feel as comfortable and relaxed as in your own home