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Think On Your Feet

THINK on yor FEET

/θɪŋk ɒn jɔːr fiːt/

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Syllable breakdown

thinkonyourfeet

Dictionary meaning

To react quickly and intelligently to unexpected situations or questions without prior preparation.

Examples

  • In a live debate you need to think on your feet.

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