The term 'get to one's feet' is a phrase that means to STAND up or RISE from a seated position. This phrase can be broken down into two crossword solutions: STAND (5 letters) and RISE (4 letters). STAND is an action verb that means to support oneself on the feet in an upright position. RISE is also an action verb that means to move from a lower to a higher position. Together, these two words form the phrase 'get to one's feet, ' which is used to describe the act of standing up or rising from a seated position.