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footing

Definition

  • noun: the ability of your feet to stay where you put them as you walk, run, etc.
  • noun: a stable position or placing of the feet
  • used to describe the kind of relationship that exists between people, countries, etc.
  • synonyms: standing, position, foothold

Examples

  • They all started 'on' an equal 'footing' (with one another). = They all started 'on' the same 'footing'. [=none of them had an advantage when they started]

  • a nation that is 'on' a friendly 'footing' with its neighbors [=a nation that has friendly relations with its neighbors]

  • The loose stones made it difficult for me to maintain/keep my 'footing'. [=to avoid slipping or falling]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The training is nothing! Will is everything! The will to act. Yield. You haven't beaten me. You have sacrificed sure footing for a killing stroke. DUCARD: Rub your chest. Your arms will take care of themselves. You are stronger than your father. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins