Such schedules frequently leave them ragged and unrested. "How good is it for a patient to be treated by an intern who is almost out on his feet?" she asked.

But several of his teammates later said Toomer was jabbering nonsensically in the huddle and seemed out on his feet.

We had so many games to cram in such a short space of time, it really stretched our squad and the lads were out on their feet.

"Well sir, that girl was simply out on her feet. It wasn't from drinking, either. I'm something of a hypnotist myself and I quickly realized that she was in a real hypnotic trance, brought on by Puffy's staring into her eyes."

According to Savitt there are many such small concerns who are out on their feet, and still in a state of shock.

The new leader who will be elected on April 6, becoming Prime Minister shortly thereafter, is likely to be very nearly out on his feet.

Out on one's feet

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