Definition
A four-character idiom meaning 'to stay indoors' or 'not leave one's home'. Literally 'foot does not go out the door', it is widely used for situations like telecommuting or ordering online without having to go out.
idiom
to stay indoorsto not leave one's home
Examples
- 足不出户，。Xiànzài hěnduō rén kěyǐ zú bù chū hù gōngzuò, yīnwèi kěyǐ yòng diànnǎo.Now many people can work without leaving home because they can use computers.
- ，足不出户。Yīnwèi tiānqì tài lěng, tā zhěnggè zhōumò dōu zú bù chū hù.Because the weather was too cold, she stayed indoors the whole weekend.
- 足不出户。Wǎngshàng gòuwù ràng wǒmen zú bù chū hù jiù kěyǐ mǎi dào shìjiè gèdì de shāngpǐn.Online shopping lets us buy products from all over the world without leaving home.
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