Example: Nach der Enttäuschung verlor er völlig den Boden unter den Füßen.
Definition
"Den Boden unter den Füßen verlieren" means to feel completely unsettled or disoriented, often due to a sudden shock or disappointment, as if losing one's stable footing. For example, after the disappointment, he completely lost his footing.
Translations
lose one's footing
perder el suelo bajo los pies
de grond onder je voeten verliezen
perdre el terra sota els peus
perdre pied
Etymology
The phrase "den Boden unter den Füßen verlieren" literally translates to 'to lose the ground under one's feet.' It originates from the physical sensation of losing stability and balance, metaphorically describing emotional or psychological instability.
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lose one's footing