to be able to stand with your feet touching the bottom; by extension, to have a foothold or regain control
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to be able to stand with your feet touching the bottom; by extension, to have a foothold or regain controlMost often used in contexts involving water, when the water is shallow enough to stand in safely. It can also be used figuratively to mean gaining a secure position or reestablishing control.
FR: Dans cette partie de la rivière, il faut avoir pied.
EN: In this part of the river, you need to be able to stand.