English Idiom · Intermediate
six foot
the area between the closest rails of two parallel standard gauge railway lines, regardless of the actual distance
Pronunciation: say six foot
Meaning
the area between the closest rails of two parallel standard gauge railway lines, regardless of the actual distance.
Example
He fell wildly, his head struck the carriage footboard with tremdous force, and he bounded into the six-foot, where he rolled over and over …
He fell wildly, his head struck the carriage footboard with tremdous force, and he bounded into the six-foot, where he rolled over and over …
Practice tips
- Practice six foot out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.