Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-your-feet-under-the-table
idiom
ɡɛt jʊər fiːt ˈʌndər ðə ˈteɪbl
Definition
To become comfortable and settled in a new situation, especially in a new job or environment.
Examples
- After a few weeks in the new office, I finally feel like I’ve got my feet under the table.
- It took him a while to get his feet under the table in his new role, but now he’s doing great.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe the process of adjusting and finding one’s place in a new setting.
Synonyms
- settle in
- establish oneself
- get acclimated
