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Wait on somebody hand and foot

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Colloquial UsePlay
This phrase is casual and might not be suitable for formal writing or professional settings. SlideMy roommate expects me to wait on him hand and foot, even on busy days.
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Over-AttentivenessPlay
It implies excessive attention to someone's needs, which might be seen as spoiling or coddling them. SlideEven though he's a grown man, his mother still waits on him hand and foot.
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Figurative MeaningPlay
The phrase is used metaphorically and doesn't involve literal hand and foot service. SlideAt the luxury resort, the staff waited on guests hand and foot.