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Difference between Put something on foot and Put something on its feet

put something on foot—(also: set something on foot) initiate a process or action:

  • The bishop had decided to put on foot another investigation.

put something on its feet—(also: set something on its feet) make smth. economically self-supporting, especially after a period of difficulties:

  • This summer’s good trade should put the business on its feet.