Il ne sait sur quel pied danser = He does not know which way to turn.

Partir du bon pied = To put one’s best foot foremost.

Je ferai des pieds et des mains pour vous être utile = I will do my utmost (strain every nerve) to serve you.

Armé de pied en cap = Armed from head to foot, cap-à-pie.

Le pied m’a manqué = My foot slipped.

Mettre (quelqu’un) à pied = (fam.) To dismiss (a functionary); To deprive a cabman of his licence.

Il a trouvé chaussure à son pied = He has found just what he wanted; He has found his match.

Lâcher pied = 1. To lose ground. 2. To scamper away.

Lever le pied = To decamp (of a dishonest banker, etc.).