Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

one foot out the door

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.65 in modern English

Syllables: one -foot out the -door
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Indicates being on the verge of or in the process of (and sometimes eagerness for) leaving (a place, a relationship, life, etc).

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, foot, out, the, door.

Example Sentences

"If you are unhappy in your relationship and considering polyamory as a “one-foot-out-the-door” strategy, please reconsider."
""Interns try and turn in at least two or three reports a week. Like I said, I have one foot out the door, so here is a little advice. It's not quantity, it's quality they look for.""
""The next thing you know it's six weeks later. Your whole team is stressed and one foot out the door.""
"It's insane that they bring you a normal-looking plate and go "it's very hot". … And I'm like ... so, did it need to rest for another minute or two? I didn't come in here saying I'm one foot out the door."

Phrases

one foot in the grave

Frequently Paired Words

one foot in the grave

Questions

What does one foot out the door mean?: Indicates being on the verge of or in the process of (and sometimes eagerness for) leaving (a place, a relationship, life, etc).

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