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back on your feet

BAK on yor FEET

bæk ɒn jɔːr fiːt

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Syllable breakdown

backonyourfeet

Dictionary meaning

Recovered from illness, injury, or misfortune.

Examples

  • The physiotherapy programme should have her back on her feet within six weeks.

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