expression, ichidan verb
get tripped up; have one's feet caught
Literal or figurative: one's feet are caught by something (e.g., a rope, mud, uneven ground), causing a stumble or fall. Also used metaphorically for being hindered by an unexpected obstacle.
暗い道で石に足を取られて転んだ。
I tripped on a stone on the dark road and fell.
彼は細かい規則に足
He gets bogged down by petty rules and can't make progress on his work.
expression, ichidan verb
be too drunk to stand; have one's legs give out from drinking
Used when someone is so intoxicated that their legs become unsteady and they cannot walk properly. Often implies a loss of motor control due to alcohol.
彼は酒に足を取られてまっすぐ歩けなかった。
He was so drunk he couldn't walk straight.