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English
Pronunciation
Prepositional phrase
on one's feet
- While standing up or walking, running, etc.
- (idiomatic) Able to stand; hence, healthy, well, especially after some previous illness.
Welcome back! It's good to see you back on your feet.
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- (idiomatic) In a satisfactory (non-physical) condition; happy financially, emotionally, etc.
- Synonyms: on one's legs, upon one's legs
The organization provides training and assistance to help the unemployed get back on their feet.
It took some time for the lady to get back on her feet after the death of her husband.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, feet.
Translations
in satisfactory condition
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