Meaning of one foot out the door | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Indicates being on the verge of or in the process of (and sometimes eagerness for) leaving (a place, a relationship, life, etc).
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, foot, out, the, door.

Examples

“If you are unhappy in your relationship and considering polyamory as a “one-foot-out-the-door” strategy, please reconsider.”

“"Interns try and turn in at least two or three reports a week. Like I said, I have one foot out the door, so here is a little advice. It's not quantity, it's quality they look for."”

“"The next thing you know it's six weeks later. Your whole team is stressed and one foot out the door."”

“It's insane that they bring you a normal-looking plate and go "it's very hot". … And I'm like ... so, did it need to rest for another minute or two? I didn't come in here saying I'm one foot out the door.”

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