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the dog is at my feet

I must be going; I have to leave now

Etymology: Old Irish saying. Purportedly from hunting dogs who are worn out, sitting on the feet of their owner to take them home. Some say Irish Setter was named because of this phrase.

Earliest known occurrence was by famous Irish author, Maria Edgeworth in her political essay, "Essay on Irish Bulls"
We've been standing here talking a donkey's year and the dog is at my feet, so I better get home before my wife eats the head off me.
by TheGingerIrish July 26, 2022
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Don't cut my feet

To cut a "middle man" out of a business deal for any reason without "middle man" permission. No matter how unreasonable, ridiculous or just down right stupid. Even if said "middle man" was the one who set you up with the new business contact in the first place. Even if going to the new business contact is more beneficial to you, out of some kind of far fetched, crazy person ideals you must throw all common sense and logic out the window and screw yourself to keep some idiotic, obviously desperate "middle man" happy.
"Hey, John If you want to purchase that car you need to come to me. "Don't cut my feet" and go to my boss we were friends 10 years ago and I need that commission even if it means you must knowingly screw yourself over."
"I know I set you up with my boss for that last sale so you could get a good deal because we are friends, but I'm a selfish douche and want to rip you off so "don't cut my feet" anymore by going to him instead of me or I will do everything I can to ruin your reputation until you have no choice but to come back to me."
"I don't care if you do business with my competitors because you know I'm completely untrustworthy, you are the only person I don't screw over in my business deals. Trust me. We were kind of acquaintances years ago I can't believe I even need to say this, but "don't cut my feet" like this."
by batshitcrazychic February 2, 2013
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Taking my feet out the bucket

Say this when you get big/important news
Right, thats it im taking my feet out the bucket
by OG V66IN TJ March 31, 2021
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lightning in my feet

AKA, ground shock . Landing from a jump causes pain in the foot which can sometimes be known as" lightning in my feet".
Jumping down from that wall gave me lightning in my feet.
by Rocky dog January 1, 2020
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Light on my feet

Carefree , easy going , not overly concerned with trivial things
I can't help but being light on my feet the situation
by Ameyuri ringo March 26, 2017
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under my feet

When something is so stupid you don't get it.
Opposite of over my head.
Bob says "Why did the chicken cross the road?"
Linda replies "To get to the other side?"
Bob says "No, because the duck wouldn't! hahaha get it?"
Linda replies "Guess it went under my feet."
by Redd D. February 4, 2010
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Lick my feet

A phrase used to shame another, used by royalty. Lick my feet is used to make one lick the lowest, dirtiest part of a body. Similar to lick my boot.
Her Majesty the Empress: "Hah, lick my feet!"

Knight: "Anything you wish, Her Majesty!"
by HMTECC October 21, 2023
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