footing
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definition
verb
Contrary to international law, it will be the world that foots the bill, estimated at $50-60 million.
pay (the bill) for something, especially when the bill is considered large or unreasonable.
the rider was left to foot it ten or twelve miles back to camp
cover a distance, especially a long one, on foot.
noun
he suddenly lost his footing
a secure grip with one's feet.
attempts to establish the store on a firm financial footing
the basis on which something is established or operates.
translation of 'footing'
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She cried out, stumbled backwards, and clutched at her nose as he regained his grip and his 'footing' .
Suddenly, as the young woman nears the summit of the tent, her foot slips, and she struggles, desperately, to secure her 'footing' .
Andy has put his life back on a secure 'footing' since being found guilty of espionage by a Greek court, last month.
He parked and stepped out of the cab, but the ground was icy and almost immediately he fell to the ground after losing his 'footing' .
Suddenly, and due to a momentary lapse in concentration, I too lost my 'footing' and was swept into the stern locker, just as its lid was conveniently lifted by the water.
Alex lost his 'footing' , hit the ground, and rolled to a stop.
This work is vital to demonstrate the potential impact of preventing ill health and put it on an equal 'footing' with clinical interventions, which are routinely subject to economic evaluation.
Nor is it multi-polar, because it does not include any great power that stands on an equal 'footing' with the United States.
The programme was launched on a trial basis in late 2003 but is now set to be established on a permanent 'footing' .
Still, it remained key to the President's political 'footing' .
All we ever wanted was a fair deal and to compete on an equal 'footing' with our European competitors.
He suddenly lost his 'footing' in the slimy mud and fell down to his knees, landing at the feet of the other man.
It would start as a ‘no-frills’ service and develop once a sound financial 'footing' has been established.
Financial 'footing' is very solid, as indicated by the annual report.
the suppliers are on an equal 'footing' with the buyers
he suddenly lost his 'footing'
Once or twice her feet lost their 'footing' , but with a firm grasp of the rope, Charlie was able to regain her balance, and continue downward.
It was emphasised that only in those circumstances could the buyer be said to be on an equal 'footing' with his seller in terms of bargaining strength.
Check the depth of the step with your foot to confirm your 'footing' for balance on the stairs.
I ended up walking on the unshovelled areas in order to have a more secure 'footing' .
‘That seems suitable,’ I said as I began to walk forward, careful of my 'footing' .
My 'footing' was less than secure, and somehow my ankle, accustomed to the exclusively forward motion of road running, twisted.
the suppliers are on an equal 'footing' with the buyers
Think about it, with a new multi-storey car park about to begin and the street being covered it would be on an equal 'footing' with other parts of the town.
He almost lots his 'footing' as he walked over a tree root.
He lost his 'footing' and fell to the ground writhing in pain.
Suddenly I lost my 'footing' and I fell on top of him making him fall off the chair.
They figure they will need €500,000 to establish a firm 'footing' in the market, money the company does not have at present.
They were playing away when a holiday maker lost her 'footing' on the rough ground, tripped and fell, taking out the whole band.
But he was so obviously uncomfortable being there, so uncertain in his intellectual 'footing' that his uneasiness just boiled through.
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