plant one's feet: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  General Englishneutralliteral
  • To place one’s feet firmly on the ground, typically to achieve physical stability or balance.

  Examples

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  • To maintain balance on the slippery slope, he planted his feet firmly before moving forward.

    Para mantener el equilibrio en la pendiente resbaladiza, plantó firmemente los pies antes de avanzar.

  • The dancer planted her feet gracefully as she prepared to execute the next move.

    La bailarina plantó sus pies con gracia mientras se preparaba para ejecutar el siguiente movimiento.

  • When hiking, it's important to plant your feet carefully to avoid slipping on uneven terrain.

    Al hacer senderismo, es importante plantar los pies cuidadosamente para evitar resbalar en terreno irregular.

  • He planted his feet on the ground and braced himself against the strong wind.

    Plantó sus pies en el suelo y se preparó para resistir el fuerte viento.

• 2.

  General Englishneutralfigurative
  • To adopt a firm, resolute stance in a situation; to stand one’s ground and refuse to yield or be swayed.

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  • Despite the criticism, Maria planted her feet and defended her decision confidently.

    A pesar de las críticas, María se plantó y defendió su decisión con confianza.

  • The union leaders planted their feet firmly during negotiations, refusing to accept unfair terms.

    Los líderes sindicales se plantaron firmemente durante las negociaciones, negándose a aceptar términos injustos.

  • If you plant your feet now and stand your ground, you might be able to change their minds.

    Si te plantas ahora y mantienes tu posición, podrías lograr que cambien de opinión.