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                           Phrase(s): keep something on its feet  Fig. to keep something stable and viable.  •  It takes a lot of effort to keep this old firm on its feet. We may have to go out of business.  •  Can we keep this business on its feet another year?
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
                        McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs