Back on your feet Meaning in English
expression
BAK-on-yer-FEET
BAK-on-yaw-FEET
Definition
To recover after being sick, injured, or having difficult times; to return to a normal or healthy state and be active again.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for physical health and also for recovery from challenges (like financial troubles). Often in encouragement: 'You'll be back on your feet soon.' Not literal—refers to regaining strength or stability.
Spanish: recuperado - de vuelta en pie - restablecidoPortuguese (BR): de volta por cima - recuperadoPortuguese (PT): de volta à vida - recuperadoChinese (Simplified): 恢复正常 - 恢复健康Chinese (Traditional): 恢復正常 - 恢復健康Hindi: फिर से अपने पैरों परArabic: تعافى مرة أخرى - عاد إلى حالته الطبيعيةBengali: আগের অবস্থায় ফিরে আসা - সুস্থ হয়ে ওঠাRussian: встать на ноги - восстановитьсяJapanese: 元気を取り戻す - 立ち直るVietnamese: hồi phục - đứng dậy đượcKorean: 다시 일어서다 - 회복하다Turkish: kendine gelmek - toparlanmakUrdu: دوبارہ سنبھل جانا - صحت یاب ہوناIndonesian: bangkit kembali - pulih
Example Sentences
After his surgery, he was quickly back on his feet.
basic
It's great to see you back on your feet after being sick.
basic
The company helped him get back on his feet after he lost his job.
basic
Don’t worry, you’ll be back on your feet in no time!
natural
Losing your job was hard, but you’re finally back on your feet.
natural
After weeks in bed, I just want to be back on my feet again.
natural