heavy foot
A habit of driving fast.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He always drives fast because he has a heavy foot.”
“The police officer pulled her over for speeding, noting that she clearly has a heavy foot on the highway.”
“Despite the winding mountain roads and the dangerous conditions, his heavy foot remained pressed firmly against the accelerator throughout the entire journey.”
The term derives from the physical requirement that a driver depress the gas pedal with their foot to increase the speed of a vehicle. A heavy foot, therefore, applies more pressure to the mechanism than is strictly necessary for a sedate pace.
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beat feet
To run.
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drag one's feet
To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.
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feet first
In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).
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feet of clay
In someone apparently strong and without failings, a hidden weakness which could lead to downfall.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
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foot the bill
To pay for something.
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foot voting
Expressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.
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get one's feet wet
To begin gaining experience; to tentatively try something new.
Last updated August 10, 2026