idiom
Think on Your Feet
think on yor feet
/θɪŋk ɒn jɔːr fiːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thinkonyourfeet
Dictionary meaning
To respond quickly and intelligently to unexpected situations or challenges without having time to prepare.
Examples
- In a live debate, the ability to think on your feet can be more valuable than any prepared speech.
- Customer service representatives must be able to think on their feet when dealing with unusual complaints.
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