HAND AND FOOT


Meaning of HAND AND FOOT in English

adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hand and fōt

1. : in a way to prevent escape or totally impede action

bound the prisoner hand and foot

2. : totally , completely , assiduously

a woman who waited on her husband hand and foot

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