He expects his assistant to wait upon him hand and foot.
wait upon hand and foot
idiomAlternative form of wait on hand and foot.
She felt exhausted because her guests expected her to wait upon them hand and foot throughout the entire weekend.
The spoiled heir grew accustomed to a life of luxury where servants waited upon him hand and foot, leaving him unable to perform even the simplest daily tasks.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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beat feet
To run.
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big hand
Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).
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bite someone's hand off
To enthusiastically accept an offer.
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bite the hand that feeds one
To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
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can't wait
To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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cap in hand
In a humble and respectful manner.
Last updated April 17, 2026