Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on one's feet

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables: on one's feet
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

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While standing up or walking, running, etc.

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Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.

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In a satisfactory (nonphysical) condition; happy financially, emotionally, etc.

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, feet.

Example Sentences

"He's very quick on his feet."
"She's so light on her feet that we couldn't hear her coming."
"Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet."
"The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back on their feet."
"It took some time for the lady to get back on her feet after the death of her husband."
"Knock me down, it's all in vain I get right back on my feet again"

Phrases

dead on one's feet fall on one's feet land on one's feet think on one's feet

Synonyms

on one's legs upon one's legs

Questions

What does on one's feet mean?: While standing up or walking, running, etc.

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