| A | B |
| Drag your feet | take too much time |
| Get cold feet | change your mind |
| Get off on the wrong foot | make a bad first impression |
| Have a foot in the door | to start with advantage |
| Keep your feet on the ground | remain level headed |
| Put your best foot forward | Try to do your best |
| Put your foot down | Say "No" firmly |
| Put your foot in your mouth | Say something embarrassing |
| Stand on your own two feet | Be independent |
| Think on your feet | Make good decisions quickly |