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Foot

The foot is a crucial anatomical structure present in numerous vertebrate species. Serving as the terminal part of a limb, it bears weight and facilitates locomotion. In many animals, the foot is a distinct organ located at the leg's end, composed of multiple segments or bones. These often include claws or nails. The structure and function of feet can vary significantly across different animal species, reflecting adaptations to diverse environments and modes of movement.

1912: "Flat-footed"

The term "flat-footed", originally meaning "with flat feet" (1600), gained the figurative meaning of "unprepared" in 1912, arising from U.S. baseball slang.

1942: "Put one's foot in (one's) mouth"

In 1942, the expression "to put one's foot in (one's) mouth" was coined, meaning to say something stupid.

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