On your feet Meaning in English

expression

US

AHN-yer-FEET

UK

ON-yaw-FEET

Definition

Literally, to stand up or be standing; also used to mean recovering from illness or being able to act or think quickly in a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Frequently used both literally (not sitting or lying) and figuratively (healthy again, quick thinking). Common expressions: 'back on your feet' (recovered), 'think on your feet' (react fast). Often informal.

• Spanish: de pie - recuperado (después de enfermedad)
• Portuguese (BR): de pé - recuperado (após doença)
• Portuguese (PT): de pé - recuperado (após doença)
• Chinese (Simplified): 站着 - 恢复健康
• Chinese (Traditional): 站著 - 恢復健康
• Hindi: अपने पैरों पर - स्वस्थ होना
• Arabic: واقف - تعافى (بعد المرض)
• Bengali: পায়ে দাঁড়ানো - সুস্থ হয়ে উঠা - দ্রুত সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া
• Russian: на ногах - оправиться (после болезни) - быстро реагировать
• Japanese: 立っている - 回復する - 即座に対応する
• Vietnamese: đứng trên chân - hồi phục - ứng biến nhanh
• Korean: 발로 서 있다 - 건강을 회복하다 - 즉각적으로 대처하다
• Turkish: ayakta - iyileşmek - hızlı düşünmek
• Urdu: پیر پر کھڑا ہونا - صحت یاب ہونا - فوراً رد عمل دینا
• Indonesian: berdiri - pulih - berpikir cepat

Example Sentences

Please stay on your feet during the performance.

basic

After being sick for a week, she is finally on her feet again.

basic

You need to get on your feet before returning to work.

basic

It's tough, but you'll be back on your feet soon.

natural

The teacher wants everyone on their feet for this next activity.

natural

You really have to think on your feet in this job—things change all the time.

natural